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PRIME
CAREER
COMPASS
THE PROVEN
CAREER
PATH: HOW
TO GET
STARTED
ACE
ACE
THE
MILLENNIUM
BUILDING:
AMAZING
AMENITIES
YOU’LL LOVE
EARN YOUR
COLLEGE
DEGREE
FROM THE
ROAD
MILITARY
FAST TRACK:
TRANSITION
TO A
PROFITABLE
CIVILIAN
CAREER
START A NEW CAREER
WITH PAID TRAINING,
JOB SECURITY &
HIGH EARNING POWER
WE CAN SHOW YOU HOW!
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Industry
OVERVIEW
DRIVING IS ONE OF
THE NATION’S MOST
INDISPENSABLE
PROFESSIONS
Trucks haul the essential items found in every grocery store, mall, school, office, car lot,
hospital – the list goes on and on. Keeping these big rigs moving is vital to our economy –
both within the United States and with our international trading partners, Canada and Mexico.
WHERE DO YOU COME IN?
SHORT
100,000
Today, there are not enough professional drivers to move the
country’s freight. By 2014, sources say we will be short more
than 100,000 drivers because the demand for professional
truck drivers is growing faster than the number of new drivers
entering the field.
BY 2014
If you get trained to be a professional driver, it’s almost certain
there will be an outstanding opportunity open for you at Prime.
DRIVERS
WHY BECOME A DRIVER?
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Excellent Pay
Job Security & Flexibility
Independence to Explore America
Contribute to the Economy
Career Advancement Opportunities
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Driver
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“I came to Prime after several years at another company.
Prime made the move seamless. Now my earnings are up
and I get plenty of freight. Things have never been better!”
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- LUTHER SMITH
Company Driver with Prime
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READ ON TO LEARN
HOW PRIME CAN TAKE
YOU FROM TRAINEE TO
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
DRIVER IN JUST WEEKS.
GET TO KNOW
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ince 1970, when Robert E. Low started out with a single truck and a vision for the future,
the Prime fleet has steadily increased in size and expanded in capability. Guided by his
keen business sense and backed by a professional fleet of drivers, Prime inc. grew from one
truck to thousands. Now Prime is a billion dollar company headquartered in Springfield,
Missouri, with thousands of the highest qualified (and highest earning) drivers on the road.
The Millennium Building:
Prime’s place to pamper
or play!
Prime is the only professional driving
company in the country to offer a single
location for drivers and their families to
manage their personal and professional
needs. The open, state-of-the-art structure of
the Millennium Building combines practical
convenience with resort-style luxury, offering
an array of recreational, professional and
personal services in one masterfully
designed location.
At the Millennium
Building, you can:
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See a doctor
Talk to a CPA
Mail a letter
Get a haircut
Catch a movie
Shoot some hoops
Business services, a fitness center, professional
child care and a spa (complete with licensed
massage therapist) are also provided.
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Prime
STUDENT DRIVER PROGRAM
The PSD Program* begins with you obtaining your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit. Then, you will go
on the road with a certified CDL instructor for 75 hours of one-on-one behind the wheel training. After instruction,
you will return to Prime’s corporate headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, for final CDL state testing and your CDL
license. Then you can enter our program with guaranteed pay!
*Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for program
PASSED
Obtain CDL Permit / 4 Days
Start driving/training at Prime Training Center in Springfield,
Missouri working toward 40,000 training dispatched miles
(minimum).
On-the-Road Instruction /
10,000 miles
ACE
ACE
Train with experienced certified CDL instructor for 3-4 weeks.
Get 75 hours of behind-the-wheel time earning 10,000 miles
toward total 40,000 miles needed.
Pass Final CDL Skills Test / 30,000
miles
ACE
ACE
In Springfield, pass final state exam to obtain CDL with HazMat
endorsement and begin as a “B2” company driver trainee. Complete your
40,000-mile goal while you earn no less than $600 per week.
Associate Career Enhancement
(ACE) Orientation / 40,000 miles
ACE
ACE
Take ACE Orientation at Prime Training Center and pass upgrade skills
test. Become eligible for a Success Leasing Truck or Company Driver
position. Earn $750-$850 per week.
Required: No accidents & must complete ACE,
Driving Skills Test and Smith System.
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ADVANTAGES
OF JOINING PRIME AS
A COMPANY DRIVER:
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Excellent Pay
Steady miles
Responsive, respectful atmosphere
Unmatched driver amenities at Prime’s headquarters (see page 3)
Late model equipment in top condition
First-rate benefits at reasonable rates for all Prime associates
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Innovative award & recognition programs
401(k) Success Sharing Plan
Paid vacation
Excellent freight network
Success Leasing (see page 6)
gives you the opportunity to own a late-model Prime tractor with no money down and no credit check.
Outstanding pay your first week
- GUARANTEED!
TURN THE PAGE TO LEARN
HOW YOU CAN MAXIMIZE
YOUR SUCCESS AS A
PROFESSIONAL DRIVER!
- DOUG ADAMS
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“It’s simple: I love pulling a tanker here. The best fuel prices, a
well-equipped truck and a company that backs me up. Plus, their
facility has everything I need when I’m away from home. That’s
why I’m Prime.”
Driver
Talk
Company Driver with Prime since 2010
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BECOME
AN
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
High earnings, outstanding support!
Prime gives independent contractors the advantages to achieve true freedom and solid success from day one.
SUCCESS LEASING
Having your own business doesn’t require you to purchase/finance
a truck. Success Leasing makes it easier than ever to get started
as an independent contractor. You can lease late-model equipment
with no required down payment regardless of your personal
credit history — and get a $300 first-time leasing bonus just for
participating. You’ll also get:
• ACE II Advanced Learning
• Free Optistop™ Fuel Purchase Optimization Program
• Substantial fleet volume discounts on fuel, tires, parts and service
• Cash rewards for clean roadside DOT inspections
• Extended warranty protection that includes a loaner replacement vehicle (if needed)
• Fuel surcharge protection plan
• Liberal passenger program
• Retention and Rewards Program (each year Prime invests up to $1,000 and Success Leasing invests up to $500 on your behalf)
• $3,000 personal content protection provided
• Software for trip scanning
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Driver
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Independent
contractors are
paid a percentage
of the freight bill.
100,000 mi.
Guarantee
72%
of Revenue no
less than $102,000
(refrigerated/
flatbed)
71%
of Revenue no
less than $115,000
(tanker) + Fuel
Surcharge and
other revenue
items
“At Prime, individuals who are ready to work can pretty much
make as much as they want. The profit potential for Independent
Contractors like me is outstanding. That’s why I’m Prime.”
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- ERIC FAUST
Independent Contractor with Prime & associate since 2005
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American
Fulfilled
Kevin & Melissa
FORT
Prime inc. makes successful
team driving possible for
husband and wife pair
Kevin Fort, Sr. has been a professional driver for
nearly 10 years. When his wife mentioned her interest in
joining him on the road as a team driver two years ago, Fort
knew he needed to find a company with a great training program.
After doing some research, Fort determined that Prime inc., had one of the best student training
programs around. Working with Prime, Fort was able to become a driver trainer and then train
his wife himself. “The Prime Student Driver (PSD) program gave me a great opportunity for a career and
allowed my husband to train me from start to finish,” says Melissa Fort. “With Prime, we’re able
to stay together on the road, get great miles and work with some really great people.”
With the PSD program, students can obtain their CDL and receive top-notch training with
experienced instructors while still earning a weekly income. The program is designed to help
students achieve their long-term goals of becoming successful company drivers or independent
contractors. To enter the PSD program, students must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid
U.S. driver’s license and good driving record.
Kevin and Melissa Fort run from coast-to-coast with Prime’s refrigerated division. When
the two are not on the road, they like to spend time at their home in North Carolina with their
children and grandchild as well as fishing together when they can get some time away. The
couple’s son, Kevin Fort, Jr., is also a company driver at Prime. Melissa Fort was recently chosen as the 2013 Female Driver of the Year by the Healthy
Trucking Association. She participated in Prime’s first ever Driver Health and Fitness class and
lost 10.1 percent of her total bodyweight during the 13-week program. She is now a Driver
Health and Fitness Coach, helping coach other Prime drivers in the program while continuing
to lose weight herself.
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American
Fulfilled
Perry
WEBSTER
Driver prides himself on
working for the best
Perry “Tex” Webster grew up right in the backyard of
Prime inc. located in Springfield, Mo. For Webster, it felt only
natural that he would eventually become a professional driver since
Prime had always felt like it was a huge part of his community.
“I actually started driving for someone else because I wanted to explore different companies and
see what else was out there since I already knew so much about Prime,” says Webster, who joined
Prime in 2011. “I wanted to see if there was anything better, and I found that there really isn’t another
company out there better than Prime.”
Prime, explains Webster, stands out for its family-like atmosphere and how it treats its drivers.
The company focuses on creating successful drivers, which is why it provides a solid lease-purchase
program, competitive pay scale and one of the best driver training programs in the industry. Webster
became a CDL instructor for Prime over a year ago when his brother decided to join him at the
company. He spent a lot of time helping his brother learn the ins and outs of the business, so it only
felt natural that he pursue becoming an instructor.
“I teach these guys how to do things the right way: how to drive a truck, back it up and be
professional on the road,” he says. “Teaching them how to do things properly means that I’m
ensuring that Prime continues to have safe drivers.”
Webster says he also appreciates being able to balance his work and home life. “Prime has always
been good about getting me home when I need to be there,” he says. “It’s just one more thing that
proves that when you’re driving for Prime, you’re driving for the best.”
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Prime’s Student Driver program sets students
up for success
James Burrow loves being a professional driver. As an
independent contractor for Prime inc.,
Burrow enjoys the freedom on the
road and the control he
has over how successful
he is with his truck. It’s
everything he wanted
when he first came to Prime as a student driver
in 2005.
“All the stuff with the economy had just
started going on, and I wanted something that
could offer me stability and the opportunity for
success,” explains Burrow. “I gave it a shot with
Prime because they had the best training program
around that would allow me to go through debt-free.”
The Prime Student Driver (PSD) program works
with students like Burrow to help them achieve their goals
of becoming a professional driver while ensuring they receive a
solid education and one-on-one training. The program is designed to
allow drivers to complete their training and earn a paycheck at the same time.
“Other programs out there charge you a rate you have to pay back for your training, but with
Prime, you’re making money practically from the start as long as you commit to the whole program,”
Burrow says. “The amount of knowledge you gain is amazing, but even more than that, this is a place
where you can learn a trade and still support a family.”
James
BURROW
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American
Fulfilled
John
VALENTINE
Long-time Prime driver
(and his family) find success
behind the wheel
For 23 years, John Valentine has built a solid
driving career with Prime. But his connection to
trucking and to the company has deep roots.
“I met my wife Kathy on the road – she was a Prime driver
for 18 years,” says Valentine. “She’s a two million miler and I’m a
three million miler so we’re a pretty good match.”
When he was growing up, Valentine’s parents were both drivers and eventually drove for
Prime. After his father’s death, Valentine alternately teamed with his mother and his wife. “There
can’t be many drivers out there who have been part of a driving team with their mom,” he says
with a laugh. “We just did that for about three years.”
Valentine says leasing with Prime has been beneficial for him as their programs help him
operate profitably and they have great equipment available for lease. “They have the latest
technology on board including rollover stability control,” he says.
According to Valentine, Prime is always on time and correct with his pay and he is not
pressured to take loads. “There is definitely no forced dispatch which is good,” he says. “My
dispatcher is great to work with.”
Valentine says he most appreciates that Prime is committed to open communication and
keeping their operators informed. “They give us operational CDs and make sure we’re up to
date on any regulations or issues,” he says. “That’s just another reason I would recommend
Prime to other drivers.”
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Driver achieves unexpected success working for Prime
Driver Roy McGuire knows his way around a flatbed
truck. He and his wife worked together as team flatbed
drivers for several years. Once his wife retired,
McGuire decided to continue driving a flatbed
as a solo driver and applied for a position with
Prime, inc. McGuire knew he’d enjoy working
for Prime, but he didn’t realize just how
much his eight years
with the company
would impact his life.
“Prime is unlike
any other company out there. They treat
each employee as if they are family,”
explains McGuire. “Each driver at Prime is a
real person – a real individual with a name and
a story instead of just being a truck number.”
McGuire especially likes Prime’s open door
policy, which gives its drivers access to anyone in the
company from their dispatcher all the way up to Robert
Low, president and founder of Prime. This policy ensures that
Prime drivers have all the tools essential for success.
“You get everything you need to be a successful driver from Prime,” McGuire says. “The
only thing missing is your motivation. Prime will work for you if you work for them.”
With the money he makes driving for Prime, McGuire and his wife were able to purchase
their own home and pay off a significant portion of their mortgage with his income from Prime.
He was also able to buy a new motorcycle for himself and give his wife a new vehicle.
“I also get plenty of time at home to spend time with my wife and my beautiful grandchildren
and great-grandchildren,” adds McGuire, who owns a small 10-acre farm in Missouri.“
Roy
MCGUIRE
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IT’S TIME
TO TAKE COMMAND.
As a military veteran, you know the value
of using time wisely. The Prime Military Fast
Track* helps you quickly transition to being
your own boss in a new civilian driving
career with high income potential,
professional independence, and the freedom
you have earned.
Get company funded,
professional driving
training at Prime and
use your G.I. Bill to
get a college degree
from the cab of your
truck by enrolling in
our online
Success Scholars
Program!
• Apprentice-style training program to earn your
Commercial Driver’s License if needed
• Shortened contract period for military students
• No prior driving experience required
• Over-the-road (one-on-one) training to complete
requirements
• $600 weekly pay while training after acquiring CDL
• Possibilities include becoming a Company Driver
or Independent Contractor in the Refrigerated,
Tanker, or Flatbed division
• Will consider military driving experience with copy
of form DA 348
*Must have honorable discharge
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-NELSON PEEL
Independent Contractor with Prime since 2006
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“With 22 years in the Air Force, you learn discipline
and the meaning of teamwork.That’s what I found
here at Prime. They offer exceptional earnings, a
great network and the fuel surcharge is right on time.
I’ve found my team.”
Driver
Talk
EARN YOUR
COLLEGE DEGREE
WHILE EARNING
MONEY ON THE
ROAD!
In partnership with Bethel University, Prime’s
Success Scholars Program allows you to get your
Bachelor or Master’s degree from your truck or
home at a deep discount.
ABOUT BETHEL
UNIVERSITY:
Founded by the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church in
1842, Bethel University
is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools. The
main campus is located in
McKenzie, Tennessee.
PRIME DRIVING
PROFESSIONALS,
CURRENT
ASSOCIATES AND
LEGAL DEPENDENTS:
Receive
50% off
online course tuition
-ORReceive
40% off
Learn more about Bethel University’s
degree programs at:
bethelu.edu (campus)
bethelsuccess.net (online program)
on-campus tuition,
room/board, and
books.
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If you’re interested in buying a truck
or expanding your fleet with superior
pre-owned tractors, then financially strong
Pedigree Truck Sales is the place to buy!
• Each truck has been fleet-maintained & comes with a comprehensive maintenance
record from its first day on the road
• Every color imaginable available
• Truck flow is steady– so small fleets can always get a great truck
• Spec’d with an owner operator in mind
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PRIME TRUCK
Safety and
Amenities
OnGuard – forward-looking radar that gives visual and audio alerts for “too close”
following distances when in cruise control.
Wingman ACB – forward-looking radar that monitors vehicles ahead of the tractor and
reacts to reduce rear-end type collisions when in cruise control.
Iteris Lane Departure – transmits a rumble-strip sound if the truck is traveling above
37 mph and gets within 3-6 inches of crossing a marked line on the highway.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) – advanced system on all axels that prevents lock-up
and loss of vehicle control during emergency braking and/or inclement road conditions.
MCP200 – advanced Qualcomm® platform that includes in-cab scanning, web
browser, and turn-by-turn navigation.
Roll Stability Control – helps reduce rollover and loss of control by applying braking
power to specific areas of the truck and or trailer.
APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) – provides climate control and electrical power for the
truck’s sleeper cab and engine block heater during downtime.
Inverters – provides home electrical current for driver amenities in the cab (TV,
computer, coffeemaker).
SensorTrax – Qualcomm® software that analyzes fuel data to help reduce overall fuel
cost per mile (CPM).
Omni Trax – monitors air temperatures and settings of the refrigerated trailer.
StarTrak – allows untethered reefer monitoring and real-time mobile trailer tracking.
Traction Control – detects loss of traction and applies the brake to that wheel and/or
cuts throttle power.
Fuel-Saving Side Skirts – reduces air turbulence under the trailer and cuts drag.
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REGIONAL AND OVER-THE-ROAD
opportunities are now open in the following divisions:
FLATBED
REFRIGERATED
TANKER
Both regional and long
haul opportunities are
available to flatbed
operators, who haul
mostly lumber, coils,
and steel. Regional
opportunities are
available in the Midwest,
Northeast or Texas, and
they can get you home
weekly. Whether you
choose regional or long
haul, Prime will keep
you on the move — and
making money.
As one of the most
successful refrigerated
carriers in North America,
Prime’s refrigerated
division generates more
revenue per truck than
any other company, hands
down. This long haul,
nationwide network is
largely team-oriented.
Especially popular
among spouse teams,
this division provides
exceptional lengths of
haul and top earnings.
Northeast regional
opportunities are
available.
The tanker division
services only food
grade shippers. Tanker
drivers operate premium,
nearly new, custombuilt food grade tanks.
With minimal wait time
between loads and plenty
of freight to pull, Prime’s
tanker division keeps
you rolling and offers
outstanding pay.
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