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Prime Inc.

Refrigerated, flatbed, tanker · Nationwide (HQ Springfield, MO)

Typical pay
$50k–100k/yr

Students are paid during over-the-road training. Top pay goes to experienced drivers.

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Worker
Employee (W-2) or lease
Vehicle
Company truck, or lease-purchase
License
CDL Class A
Min. age
21+
Schedule
Full-time
Home time
OTR: usually out 3+ weeks
Benefits
Medical, dental, 401(k)
Paid
Weekly
Tips
No
You cover
Company drivers: nothing. Lease: truck costs.
Upfront
CDL training paid back through a work commitment

Requirements to drive for Prime Inc.

  • Age 21+
  • Pass DOT physical and drug test
  • Acceptable driving record

Experience needed

Paid CDL training for new drivers

Pros

  • Highly rated training program
  • Newer trucks
  • Paid while training

Cons

  • Long stretches away from home
  • Lease-purchase can be risky

Who it suits best

New drivers who want to start earning fast and can be out for weeks at a time

Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with Prime Inc. before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.

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