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Leasing at Prime

Discussion in 'Prime' started by ironpony, Jun 25, 2012.

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  1. Feb 19, 2015 #741
    ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Its a nice day. Called Pam, and told her to get the title requested. :)
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2015 #742
    moose97

    moose97 Light Load Member

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    Is there a list of the buying cycles for the different brands? I'm in TNT right now and will be looking to lease in April or May. Will that be Freightliner only, or will KW, Pete's or International's be available then? What model lightweights are available from Prime? I was told only Freightliner anymore... Thanks!
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2015 #743
    Romangod272

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    Hi IP,
    What is the Advanced Fleet and how do they differ from what you are doing now? When you get your MC number will you still pull for Prime or?

    Thanks
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2015 #744
    JimmyBones

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    Advanced Fleet is O/O only, not L/O.
     
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  7. Feb 20, 2015 #745
    ironpony

    ironpony Road Train Member

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    Pete's and Freightliners are the primary lease trucks... they usually bring KWs in only when they can't get enough of the other two brands. You're much better off with a Cascadia

    However, its hard to make a lease work. Its really hard to make it work with no experience. I always recommend that folks spend some time on the company side first.

    The Advanced Fleet is made up of owner-ops only with their own authority. I'm still working on whether I'll continue pulling for Prime, for how long, or whether I'll strike out on my own.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2015 #746
    FullMetalJacket

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    Congrats on the leap. ( I think...........?) LOL! :biggrin_25525:


    Always wish you the best, and know you will do well.

    PEACE
     
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  9. Feb 20, 2015 #747
    moose97

    moose97 Light Load Member

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    I get that. I'm tanker, and home time will be few and far between if I go company based on my home town. There is a dedicated run out of Decatur, IN that I've been told maybe able to get home every couple weeks. Only catch is they require lease and lightweight trucks. Still weighing my options, but leaning that direction.
     
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  10. Feb 20, 2015 #748
    acido22

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    Congrats iron pony ,I have 98 more weeks lol..I bought a kw t700, I dont like it,I wish I had a cascadia now, my plan is to try to pay it off in 16 months..
     
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  11. Feb 20, 2015 #749
    Boy Howdey

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    Why don't you like it?
     
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  12. Feb 20, 2015 #750
    acido22

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    The cascadia are more fuel efficient and the seat on the kw are very small and uncomfortable,the steering wheel is not really telescopic,went u are turning u want more and is very heavy super heavy,but is better built than the
    Cascadia..
     
    acido22, Feb 20, 2015
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