Prime Inc. Company Driver Pay - Solo

What're the company drivers making these days? Let's talk numbers - GROSS numbers! I had an average month in November and thought they'd be good numbers to share. Nothing extraordinary. No breakdown pay, no detention pay, no extra anything - just miles. Check out the numbers!
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[@Steeringwheelholder]

Glad he based this off a below average month, a lot of drivers really over exaggerate this stuff. I pulled reefer for prime about 4 years ago, didn’t make anything close to those numbers but it was my first year, glad I got my experience and jumped into some local work, nothing beats being home daily and off on the weekends! Y’all stay safe out there

[@TravisKinley]

What kind of work are you doing these days? Mind sharing the experience of going from OTR pay to local pay? Don't ever miss the OTR pay? I definitely don't like the exaggeration of numbers either. People love talking about their highest weeks but not their lowest week or average weeks. I actually just finished a video about being in the hole a few thousand bucks.

[@Steeringwheelholder]

@@TravisKinley Prime was my first trucking gig so I really didn’t make a whole lot , I only stayed there to complete the contract since I went through their CDL training. I make a little more than double now then what I made with prime, I’m a gas hauler so having hazmat really helps with the money. If I were single with no kids I probably would’ve stayed but being otr is extremely difficult when you have a wife and kids and can only go home 4 days out of the month.

[@mimoonthemove3813]

Great video and great info for us company drives. The video provides a good foundation for what I can expect income wise as a solo company driver at Prime.

[@TravisKinley]

And some weeks even better! I hit the clock just right coming out of home time! Having some healthy weeks over here! Must be my lucky trailer! 😂

[@TruckerKearsey]

Nice info. New subscriber. keep up the great work. Be safe

[@LE-vz5uw]

Great video. Got right to the point. I’m currently in my TNT training. Working on my 3rd week. I plan on going company.

[@TravisKinley]

If you manage your time as best as possible and keep a good relationship with your FM, it’s really not difficult to get 2300-2500 miles weekly. The third week of December I got over 3K. It’s been another good run for me this month. This week is lower because of Christmas, but every other week has been pretty strong!

[@jeffreyroecker7964]

My mom and I drove my new subaru forester last June, exactly 3500 ,iles round trip in 2 weeks from Troutdale,OR thru ID, WY, S. Dakota, MT, back thrur ID and WA back to OR, that was the longest trip I have ever drove, put the new car to the test, High Altitudes, heavy rain, lots of bugs, snow in ID. WE went to Rushmore and Devils Tower.

[@dat5601]

Are the tankers hiding I have yet to see one only reefer and drive vans

[@TravisKinley]

Yes - they’re always hiding! Lol

[@bradshores9617]

Travis is it realistic to get out of the truck 2 or 3 times a week maybe to do some minor tourist type activities as a company driver or do you think that is simply not realistic because of how things typically fall? For example, I’m parked at a truck stop for my 10 hour break in or near Cleveland and I want to catch an Uber to the rock and roll hall of fame a few hours, is that kind of stuff realistic maybe twice a week or not so much? Obviously on my 34 I’m sure it absolutely is but during the 70 as a company I’m curious if the company just runs you so sporadically that doing that kind of stuff midweek is just not feasible? Or catch an Uber go play golf, go to the beach, etc? Thank you very much. Of the dozens and dozens of videos I’ve watched I really appreciated how in this video you were so blatantly honest, forthcoming and directly to the point with some humor. Thank you again.

[@TravisKinley]

Unfortunately not. Since you’re a company driver, you cannot decline loads or do much scheduling for your truck - Prime does that for you. Since they do that for you, they want to keep your truck moving as much as possible so they can be as profitable as possible. As you said - on your 34’s that’s the perfect time. And if you’re intentional about running your hours thin, you can force 34’s.

[@moniqueaftertrucking]

Thank you so much waiting on TNT TRAINER

[@TravisKinley]

You’ll be rolling past 30K miles before you know it! Have fun and stay safe!

[@moniqueaftertrucking]

@@TravisKinley 50,000 now

[@TravisKinley]

@@moniqueaftertrucking I know.. I like to think milestones at a time! 👌🏾😉

[@jowyjozef]

@@TravisKinley they gave me 60k miles....I've completed it but I'm still training on the truck. Took me 3 months to complete...but they gon hold me for another 2 months (total of 5 months training) because my trainer likes the way I work and wants to keep me on the truck still under trainee pay while he pockets $6k-$8k a week trainers pay net. He and our fleet manager have an agreement to do so and I have no saying about it. I should be getting team pay but my trainer doesn't want that. This shit sucks! I hope Prime sees this comment and does something about it. Cuz I've contacted them left and right, above my managers head and all around and nobody does anything about this.

[@TravisKinley]

@@jowyjozef I’m sorry to hear this man. That’s terrible. Truly hope you get this worked out to a better resolution. Don’t quit.

[@stanlyberthil5106]

Imma go company I have a question do they give you a new truck bro, I will be done with my TNT phase the 1st week of December

[@TravisKinley]

It’s not often brand new trucks are given to company drivers. Especially now since the supply chain is so disrupted and out of order.

[@stanlyberthil5106]

@@TravisKinley mm that makes sense

[@everetteallen3156]

This was solid! Thank you for sharing.

[@TravisKinley]

Absolutely! If you watch my December update, I give much better numbers! I forgot a few hundred dollars in the month in this video. 👀

[@captain.john.]

Love your energy! Thanks for the great content.

[@TravisKinley]

Appreciate it!

[@SweepinShims]

I know I’m late to this but when you say 2200 miles is that you driving 1100 miles to the place then 11 back

[@TravisKinley]

So it’s been a while since I watched this one, but I believe you’re talking 2200 miles in a week, right? If so - that’s just the total number of miles for all trips for that week. Could be broken into many trips. 4? 5? 6?

[@SweepinShims]

@@TravisKinley Thanks for the reply!! Yeah I was confused by that, I wanted to do Prime Inc. training program but when you were giving breakdowns talking about mileage I was like okay if this guy drove 2200 miles for example, is that you going to the place and back? Meaning say your destination is 300 away is that also counting 300 back to your trailer yard, Or is that to your destination and whatever mileage to come back will not count towards that . If I’m confusing I’m sorry I’m still a newbie to the game

[@Therealtruth96]

Thanks for making this video quick question im coming into the company are you able to bring someone on the truck with you still even though you are a company driver?

[@TravisKinley]

No problem bro! So long as you go through your fleet manager and it’s approved, yes you can bring someone on the truck. Subscribe for an upcoming video about going lease!

[@jayb9519]

Have you considered lease 1300-1400 after expenses on a average week is a low estimate for solo lease drivers 🙂 .... if you consistently payed yourself 1k a week you would have a lot of extra money saved.. just food for thought

[@TravisKinley]

I’m aware. Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more vids coming soon! It’s all a journey!

[@sidneyhubert8181]

Are you still with prime?

[@foxdie2486]

You really forcing that accent my guy

[@TravisKinley]

Lol let me know what you think ab my natural "accent" once you watch more videos and realize I actually talk the way I talk. 👌🏾

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

I was company flatbed at prime when i started out and i was making good money started .44 cents and before switched to lease i was getting .47 cents. That was before prime raised starting pay plus 100% tarp pay i was taking home on average $1,000 after everything was taken out. Glad to see a company driver on here i recommend company driver at prime atleast starting out. Was able to get a reset atleast every weekend or every other weekend

[@TravisKinley]

I wanted to do flatbed, but I’ve got a history of spinal surgery. Lol much respect to you guys! Looking forward to going lease in the near future!

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

@@TravisKinley thats the only way I'll get out of flatbed lol i already get disability for my knees and back from the army, usually takes alot to keep us down lol. But yeah i went lease after 6-7 months came from a family of trucking i went company to learn how to drive and get comfortable get through atleast 1 winter

[@TravisKinley]

@@Random_Cali_Boy And I’m right at my 5 month mark! So you know how I feel!

[@truekingkg]

@@Random_Cali_Boy how much do you make lease gross or net and typically how much miles do you run a week

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

@@truekingkg atleast way i run my truck i dont pay attention to miles, i chase the pay. Everyone is different but in 2021 since my wife going back to college i went home for 4th of July and Thanksgiving. So i ran hard last year reason why I'm saying all this cause everyone is different but my truck grossed little over $216,000 as a solo flatbed. In 2020 i grossed little over $188,000 so it depends how hard you run as well make sure you know where the best paying loads are that you like to run. I've studied prime's network where loads i like to take and pick up.

[@ALPHA75MIDNIGHT]

thank you for your informative videos. Be safe out there God bless

[@TravisKinley]

Absolutely! Subscribe if you’re interested in more coming soon!

[@McHale20]

Good video

[@TravisKinley]

Thanks Mike!

[@quadirchilds5780]

Great content stay safe out there 👍🏾

[@TravisKinley]

Thanks!

[@bloodietraks8225]

If I’ve got a 10-12 months of experience will they make me do the 50k mile training? Got almost 100k right now under my belt at 7 months.

[@TravisKinley]

I wouldn’t think so, but the only way to really tell is to call and ask a recruiter. Doesn’t hurt to check.

[@indo3052]

1 dollar a mile as company driver is fair i think

[@TravisKinley]

😂 subjective

[@hamp2325]

Go Local Bro🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TravisKinley]

That’s not the right move for me. Thanks for watching the vid!

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

Just as a reference. I drive for Estes LTL as a P&D driver. Work 50-54 a week, paid by the hour and make $1,350-$1,500 a week gross, home every day and off weekends. Again, just a reference for you if your plans ever change and you want to be home. Keep up the great videos.

[@jowyjozef]

Most local jobs expect for you to have at lease 1-2 years otr experience

[@TheTulsaTrucker]

@@jowyjozef Pepsi, Coke, Budweiser will take you with 3 months. LTL want at least a year and all your endorsements.

[@hueyfreeman5189]

Is that what the numbers are like driving a condo? I drive a light weight and my numbers are way different

[@TravisKinley]

How are they different?

[@harveyyarbrough2830]

Travis, I have been in contact with Holly about coming to Prime. Just today she sent me the following pay rates...51 cpm for refrigerated, 53 cpm for tanker and 48 cpm for flabed. Did the rates change ?

[@TravisKinley]

She’s giving you rates for being in a lightweight truck rather than a condo. Did you explicitly desire a lightweight? Shoot me a message or a call if you want. If I don’t answer, I’ll get back with you as soon as I can. 803-236-8258

[@phillipcleveland5207]

After seeing some of the comments and really thinking about it I have seen a video of you before. It’s one when you talk about this new Peterbilt and having a team driver. I like the way you did this video about what people might average as a company driver. I really don’t think people need to see your paystub‘s. Like you said what do you have to lie for. Be safe out there

[@TravisKinley]

Yes, that was me! Thanks!

[@dubtv6160]

Can you help me out i use to drive in 2010 all the way up till 2014 i got a dui since then a year later i got another dui now i learned my lesson. I just cant drive untill maybe 7 years ??? Idk help me out im 28 now the last dui happened 12 years ago

[@TravisKinley]

Not sure how Id be able to help you. You should speak with a recruiter about your options. Good luck to you man. Let me know if you think there’s something I may be able to do.

[@nesq4104]

Your probably considered a high risk driver with 2 DUIs. Speak to a DUI/traffic attorney to see if there is any way to get the DUIs removed from your record. Called an expungment. Hopefully your not driving drunk anymore. (Even if you don't get caught)

[@bradshores9617]

Very nice video, well done.

[@MrAmtar]

Subscribed just because I like the way you say Month

[@TravisKinley]

Ima see if I can’t squeeze it in the next video. 😂

[@princekavanagh3344]

So if i do refre and dry van together can i espect to do 3500 milles per week??

[@TravisKinley]

Prime doesn't have a dry van division specifically. So I assume you're talking about doing this idea elsewhere. Nevertheless, the problem with consistently hitting 3500 miles per week has nothing to do with the availability of freight. It has to do with the amount of hours you can legally drive in a day and week. You probably just took 3500 miles and divided it by 7 days in a week, right? Figured - sure, why can't I run 500 miles in a day every day. Here's a couple reasons why. 1. On drop and pick days - live loads and unloads can take hours. You'll spend a couple hours getting unloaded, drive 45 minutes up the road, spend a couple hours getting loaded, so you can drive a couple hundred miles and park it up or something. 2. Traffic doesn't always work in your favor. 3. Sometimes your loads land on a week that won't help you hit your mark. Point is - it just doesn't work that way. Folks don't walk around consistently hitting 3500 weekly, but you might hit it once every blue moon.

[@princekavanagh3344]

Alright thank you

[@fides4758]

Are you driving a condo or light weight? Great job 👏

[@TravisKinley]

I’m in a 21 Pete Ultraloft - so condo. Thanks!

[@sf55514]

I think these companies should pay truckers more. At the very least 1.00 a mile.

[@TravisKinley]

I appreciate this feedback; however, don’t forget Prime is a training company. We have people who have had NO trailer pulling experience whatsoever and came from homelessness to this industry. I think $1 a mile is a bit much for someone’s first day. Almost $10K a month to a rookie? I wouldn’t reject it, but I also don’t think a brand new rookie deserves it. Nevertheless, Id be glad for you to set my pay! Lol

[@indo3052]

I think 1500 gross a week should be the minimum for being away from family a month at a time

[@ruffiun1881]

Thanks for the info.

[@TravisKinley]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching the channel!

[@l.a.b-likeabosstrucking6617]

Fuck that a week our company pays 65 cents a mile this is crazy coming from a billion dollar company

[@TravisKinley]

Your company a training company? I really have no dog in the argument about what they pay - however, as a training company, I’d pay bottom dollar too. I’m not paying top dollar to people who have been driving a week out of training. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@johnblevins1349]

Almost double

[@TravisKinley]

Same here man. I've had weeks where just 7 days of work has tripled my last monthly salary. It's wild. Now I had to team to have those weeks - but nevertheless - they happened.

[@BigRigJeffro]

Excellent video bro

[@TravisKinley]

Thanks!

[@Noname13479]

Ur company driver with a Peter bilt?

[@TravisKinley]

😉👌🏾🙌🏾💯

[@Noname13479]

@@TravisKinley that’s nice

[@Noname13479]

@@TravisKinley I thought company drivers get like the old freight liner how u get that?

[@TravisKinley]

@@Noname13479 I was first assigned this truck when I made the decision to lead a company team truck. My last codriver went home and I’m just still in the truck. 🙌🏾

[@Noname13479]

@@TravisKinley ohhh ok

[@mrbiggs8823]

Hello, I have about three weeks left of TNT and I’m trying to consider wether to go company or lease. I was told if you go company you have no choice but to take a light duty truck, is this true? I’d really prefer a condo. Thanks for the awesome video! Stay safe.

[@TravisKinley]

Hey Freddie! Congrats on being so close to the finish line! You’re almost there! It’s my understanding that many upgrade and do not run a lightweight. Are you a taller driver? Do you have a spouse or someone who will be traveling with you so you just need a condo? I know those are reasons some drivers get condos. There may be other reasons as well. Hope everything goes well for you!

[@mrbiggs8823]

@@TravisKinley Yes, I’m a big guy, and I’ll have a ride along. But I’d also like to have room to move around, the lightweight is so compact

[@TravisKinley]

@@mrbiggs8823 Yeah - just voice that with your future fleet manager and/or success leasing - I’m sure they’ll get you right.

[@mrbiggs8823]

Thanks sir, now to just make my mind up. Lease or Company?🤦🏾‍♂️

[@TravisKinley]

@@mrbiggs8823 lol see my latest video on that?

[@delricocurry3640]

You forgot about bonus, and travel allowances too

[@TravisKinley]

Fuel bonuses are included in your gross, but you’re right - I did forget to add in per diem pay. I’ll just re-record the video and replace it on a later date. Thanks for catching that!

[@delricocurry3640]

What made you go company driving instead leasing

[@TravisKinley]

@@delricocurry3640 I decided to exit TNT at 30K miles so I could start making real money for my fam. In order to do so, you must agree to remain as a company team driver for 120 days. My 120 days is up Jan 8th! 👌🏾🙌🏾💯

[@delricocurry3640]

@@TravisKinley so you are not solo yet

[@TravisKinley]

@@delricocurry3640 We have been searching for a new codriver for me, as my last went home.

[@The_Reefer_Driver]

Getting .39 a mile in the refer division

[@TravisKinley]

Not including your per diem. Forgot we got the .01 increase.

[@The_Reefer_Driver]

Thought I was suppose get a little more when I started

[@TravisKinley]

@@The_Reefer_Driver You’re getting paid .46! They give you .39 cpm which is taxed. Then they give you the rest as a per diem or “travel allowance”, which is not taxed! Pretty cool, huh?

[@The_Reefer_Driver]

@@TravisKinley saw the travel allowance they didn’t mention about that. Where do they send the travel allowance?

[@TravisKinley]

@@The_Reefer_Driver Straight to your bank account my friend! Yeah, I had the exact same question a few months ago. Lol called payroll ready to go off. 😂 then I found out it was a good thing.

[@TruckerKearsey]

How long you been driving?

[@TravisKinley]

Thanks Kearsey! I’m subbed and have seen your vids as well! Hired in July, took the 30K route out of training in Sept.!

[@TruckerKearsey]

@@TravisKinley aohhh how was the 30k team thing? Was it worth it?

[@TravisKinley]

@@TruckerKearsey So I think it was worth it, but another may not. Like most things in life - it’s fitting for some. I have no regrets at all, but I can see how another may not like it at all. Definitely have ideas for how it can be honed and tweaked coming in a vid soon!

[@TruckerKearsey]

I will be sure to pass your thoughts along to the proper higher ups. 😃

[@johnblevins1349]

That's better then what I make a month

[@TravisKinley]

Brother - that’s much better than what I used to make a month. My last weekly check was extremely short and it was my monthly salary from my last job.

[@johnblevins1349]

That's what my paycheck is when I work over time when I don't work over time it's 100 less but since the raise not sure yet

[@rs2343-o4e]

Great content. Did you do this with the 8 1/2 to 9 hours per day that you talked about in another video?

[@TravisKinley]

Yes sir! No big deal. And this video I believe actually leaves out my per diem pay. So it’s really like .38 cpm in this video. I have another one called “December update” or something like that that. That one includes the per diem pay.

[@rs2343-o4e]

@@TravisKinley I would like for you to make a video as to how you trip plan using the 8 1/2 to 9 hour driving system. I think a lot of your viewers would find it help full.

[@TravisKinley]

@@rs2343-o4e Absolutely! Thanks for the idea!