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Robert E. Low
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Pros
"Good pay and support plus training" (in 18 reviews)
"Good training program, good dispatcher on the lease side" (in 13 reviews)
Cons
"No or next to nothing for home time" (in 25 reviews)
"That’s about it if you have a family or don’t like to be away from home then very stressful" (in 9 reviews)
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"OTR Reefer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Prime full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Very upfront about what you're getting into and was very good about staying true to their promises.
Cons
The typical downsides of being an OTR driver.
Advice to Management
Pay your fleet manager Sally Cate WAY more than what she's currently getting.
Prime 2018-05-04 20:13 PDT![Prime Logo]()
"It was ok"
StarStarStarStarStarNo opinion of CEOI worked at Prime full-time (More than a year)
Pros
training program
new equipment
plenty of workCons
pay isnt the best
not enough home timePrime 2019-01-07 05:57 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Great Recommendable for Newbies getting into Trucking"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Prime full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The training program as a first time Trucker was one which was very detailed and helps you once you are on the road. One thing i realize about Prime is they care a whole lot about their drivers. they put them above everything. beginners pay was really good compared to other companies who offer the same programs.
Cons
Like any other Trucking company, i sometimes had issues with dispatch but that was every once in a while.
Prime 2018-11-20 00:27 PST![Prime Logo]()
"Flatbed operator"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Prime full-time
Pros
They have a great program to help you get on your own in your truck
Cons
Lot of trouble getting home some times find your self setting waiting for loads
Advice to Management
Understand that drivers have families to
Prime 2018-11-21 11:00 PSTHelpful (4)
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"Starter company- good and bad"
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Disapproves of CEOI have been working at Prime full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Lots of freight in reefer, seldom a significant wait for next load, they leave you alone unless you contact them with a problem. Ok, better than allot, pay for 1st year new drivers but you’ll get run into the ground for it too and by no means great pay just better starter,new driver pay so not saying much.
Cons
No or next to nothing for home time. Only home time is when you get your 4 days off after a month out as a company driver. Rarely actually pays the driver detention pay. No doubt they bill the customer but you, as the driver, rarely get paid for it. Skims mileage like most big freight companies. Basically, if you aren’t driving down the road, you aren’t making any worthwhile money here. Don’t count on anything else.
Advice to Management
Pay drivers actual miles. In the age of google maps and gps it’s too easy for the driver to know how much you all are screwing the drivers out of each and every load. Actually pay the drivers for detention time. But you don’t care, lose the experienced drivers to better paying companies and replace them with new, cheaper ones that owe you nearly $5000 for crappy training. Judging by the mansion the owner lives in, it works for making money, just not making satisfied drivers.
Prime 2018-11-06 08:34 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Your Experience will vary greatly by dept/mgr"
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Positive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Prime full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Great work amenities. Some managers are very flexible on time off for appointments, etc. Above average pay for area.
Cons
Again varies by manager, but absolutely zero input from mine on career development, advancement opportunities, company direction/needs. Disrespectful and undermining coworkers are allowed to continue there behavior without any discipline or even discussion. You pay a high price for your own benefits. No performance system in place, a person can go many years without a change or even an idea how to improve.
Advice to Management
Make policies that are more standard across all departments. Dispatchers and sales staff are highly favored and treated much differently. Create structured pay/review system.
Prime 2018-10-24 20:21 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Good place to get CDL"
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Doesn't RecommendApproves of CEOI worked at Prime full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
New Truck asking to much
Cons
You will live poor
Advice to Management
That like the trailer park if you problems whit your FM don’t change better fine another job you will get lot of bs
Prime 2018-09-16 16:05 PDT![Prime Logo]()
"Lease op"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Make your own schedule, decent pay, easy to arrange home time
Cons
Taking home time can really eat into your take home pay
Prime 2018-08-31 00:42 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Lease driver"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Prime full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
New equipment, huge freight base, nice terminals
Cons
Large mega carrier. Have to run an obstacle course to get home. It's always "cover this load... then we'll get you home. Then your in another sales area and so on.
Advice to Management
Look at sales. Supposed to have no forced dispatch for lease trucks but sales will punish lease operators for refusing loads.
Prime 2018-08-26 15:41 PDT![Prime Logo]()
"good beginner outfit"
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I worked at Prime full-time
Pros
good training, consistent work throughout the year. dispatch was friendly
Cons
hometime could be better. trucks are slow
Prime 2018-08-10 12:47 PDT
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