Prime Inc.
- Springfield, Missouri
- Founded 1970
- 9,000+ drivers plus 1,800+ in-house employees
Prime Inc. is one of North America's largest refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, and intermodal freight carriers, offering comprehensive truckload transportation and logistics services for domestic shipping since 1970.
Perfect for
Prime Inc. is best suited for businesses that need reliable, large-scale truckload freight transportation across North America. Ideal customers include:
- Food manufacturers and distributors requiring temperature-controlled refrigerated shipping for perishable goods
- Construction companies and industrial suppliers needing flatbed transportation for heavy or oversized materials
- Companies shipping liquid or solid perishable goods via tanker
- Shippers with time-critical or high-volume truckload freight needs across domestic routes
- Independent carriers looking to access a large freight network through brokerage or Power Fleet programs
Key strengths
One of North America's largest carriers with 9,000+ drivers and a vast freight network covering all 48 contiguous states
Multi-modal capabilities spanning refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, and intermodal freight services
Strong sustainability program with six green initiatives including lightweight trucks, tire recycling, and solar panel adoption
24/7/365 live support with four terminal locations (Springfield, Pittston, Salt Lake City, and a fourth facility)
Vertically integrated operations including in-house tire retreading, equipment leasing, brokerage, and fleet maintenance
Considerations
Primarily focused on full truckload (FTL) shipments; no mention of LTL, parcel, or last-mile delivery services
Domestic-only shipping within North America; no international or ocean freight capabilities mentioned
No self-service digital freight booking or API integrations for shippers; load requests appear to require phone calls or messaging
Limited to asset-based trucking; does not offer warehousing, fulfillment, or supply chain management services
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About Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. is a major freight transportation and logistics company founded in 1970 by Robert Low, growing from a single truck into one of America's largest trucking operations. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, the company operates a fleet of over 9,000 truck drivers nationwide and employs more than 1,800 in-house associates across four terminal locations. Prime specializes in refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, and intermodal freight services, handling everything from time-critical and temperature-sensitive shipments to liquid perishables and durable construction materials.
The company differentiates itself through a vertically integrated approach that extends well beyond basic freight hauling. Prime operates its own brokerage division, allowing outside carriers to book loads through its vast freight network. Its Power Fleet program enables independent carriers to leverage Prime's capacity and freight network while using their own authority. The Success Leasing program puts drivers in the latest model trucks with low operating costs, while Pedigree Truck and Trailer Sales offers fleet-maintained used equipment. Prime also maintains its own in-house tire retreading operation (EcoTire), producing 35,000 to 40,000 repurposed tires annually.
Sustainability is a core value at Prime, with six major green initiatives including EcoFeatherweight trucks that haul up to 4,500 additional pounds per load, EcoShred tire recycling that repurposes 1,600 tons of scrap tires yearly, and solar panel installations on reefer units and intermodal trailers to reduce diesel consumption. The company provides 24/7/365 live support, on-site facilities including fitness centers, salons, doctor's offices, and training centers at its terminals, and offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) with immediate vesting and dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3%.
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