Weekly Update-Flatbed Division

In this week's video, we are talking all things Flatbed along with a message from Robert Low (CEO and Founder of Prime Inc) and Steve Wutke (VP of Sales & Marketing). Comment below and let us know what you want to hear about next!
Prime Inc. is an industry-leading flatbed trucking company, hauling freight from pipe and steel to drywall and roofing materials and more. With reliable shipping and transport services you can count on, we are your flatbed carrier solution. Our Flatbed Division was started in 1984.
#primeinc #flatbed #primetrucking

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

Our flatbed freight is awesome. Love hauling bobcat and Cat loads my favorite things to haul for prime. I don't run west but would go out there if i hauled them. Plus always great exercising lifting tarps and chains

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

That's great to hear that feedback! Thanks for watching and for being part of our Flatbed team.

[@arthurdduda63]

After 31 years see if your back feels like it's been great,... let the lift drivers boost them as much as possible, and don't jump off trailers... trust me your knees back and feet will thank you later on.

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

@@arthurdduda63 i was Airborne in the Army got 22 jumps, had arthritis in both knees and back since i was 24. I got heavy custom tarps i always have them lift my tarps for me lol. But i still jump down because i know how to land(fall) without putting too much pressure on the legs

[@mouritioebanks7223]

So is flat bed always busy? I hope it is

[@Random_Cali_Boy]

@@mouritioebanks7223 yeah prime's flatbed is. Every once in awhile hit slow spot or in a bad freight area but will keep you running

[@robertweber8363]

As a person looking to come to prime I hope you keep up on the videos after covid is gone! Love all the info I get from watching! 🙂

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Love this feedback! Thanks Robert. We definitely plan to continue some form of this even after COVID.

[@erick1076]

im excited to start in the flatbed division at prime on the 17th

[@Demetriadixon1]

I start trucking school in August at my local community college. I can’t wait to join the Flatbed Division at Prime and I love the Health and Fitness video! Very informative💪🏾

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Awesome! We look forward to hearing from you. When you're ready to apply, you can online at www.primeinc.com/?r=youtube. Thanks for watching our videos!

[@talesofjulio6627]

Great video Steve. Really nice that you chose to focus in on a division, and even spoke a bit about the boot camp. Do you think you might do a video focused on Tankers? Once everything with covid sort of settles I really want to switch from my current company which is one of the big 5. But are no where near as caring and family oriented as Prime is. I look forward to meeting all of you in person soon when I make the switch. Thank you very much.

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Thanks for the feedback! We should be able to do one on Tanker too. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ThePsykoGamer]

Do flatbed drivers make more than regular trailer drivers? I'm considering making the jump but I'm worried about leaving my current job as I have a house and such. Always got those worries. Just want to make the best decision to make the most money!

[@noelkibrom2708]

How soon could you get into flat bed division if your a new driving / new CDL with prime? Is it right after you leave your trainers truck ?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Great question, Noel! Our drivers pick what division they would like to drive for during orientation, which is the first 3 days of our training process. If you're interested, you can apply online at www.primeinc.com/?r=youtube, or give our recruiters a call at 888-664-9121.

[@brucelenormand9235]

Man i live in texas and got my permit test on the 28th of August I can't wait to come to prime cdl program

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Woohoo! We look forward to working with you, Bruce. What division are you going to run in?

[@brucelenormand9235]

@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING I think refre to start out

[@truckingwithtyler3490]

I will be there

[@truckerlynnray7399]

How much experience is required to come over to Prime flatbed division, if coming from another large carrier.

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Our recruiting team would do an individual assessment of your driving and work history to determine how much training would be needed. If you are ready to get started, you can apply on our website at www.priminc.com/?r=youtube

[@MAX999MAX]

PRAIME IS THE PRIME. God bless

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Always showing your support! Thanks Ameen.

[@ernestomartinez287]

I'm interested in flatbed at prime

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Awesome! Apply online at www.primeinc.com/?r=youtube.

[@rellrel852]

Does Prime Inc get drivers plenty miles for the flatbed division? I know swift doesn’t when it comes to flatbed..

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Hello! Give our recruiters a call at 888-664-9121 and they can give you the 13 week running average of paychecks for Flatbed drivers. Thanks for watching our video!

[@roberthall2672]

What’s the home time like with flatbed division and what lanes do they operate in

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Depends on where you live. We have OTR and regional runs. Where are you based out of?

[@roberthall2672]

I’m in Atlanta Ga

[@roberthall2672]

Prime Inc. I’m in Atlanta Ga

[@bigdad98]

That a good video. Can your mike a video of tanker next time thank you.

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Thanks for the feedback! We will try to do a tanker-focused video in the near future.

[@chrisgordon5232]

Are you guys hiring in kansas

[@Lone_Wolf79]

Cool

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@dizzyrain985]

For health and fitness I love body armor

[@PETIVOYAGER]

Will be great to have Communication associates to have video feed “Over The Road” with different divisions (reefer, Flatbed, Tank, Intermodal) with different Truck lines and share the experience at the end of 2 weeks process with a live Q&A video on KZbin and facebook. Send Mr. Low on my Truck 😉 @petivoyager

[@DLSWV]

👍😉

[@youwish3439]

I don’t have a cdl how hard is it to get in to prime

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Hello! The first step is to apply. If you're interested, you can apply at www.primeinc.com/?r=youtube, or give our recruiters a call at 888-664-9121!

[@TSupraLano]

What the flatbed agility test like at prime

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Thanks for the question! The flatbed division is the most labor intensive division we have, in terms of the level of physical excursions required. Of all the equipment used to secure freight such as the chains, binders, straps, and tarps… the tarps are certainly the heaviest. We ask that our drivers demonstrate the ability to lift the tarp safely to a mock-up headache rack in a controlled environment.

[@jc_phantom480]

Yes my fellow brothers join the dark side

[@jc_phantom480]

Also if anybody is interested in flatbed and works for prime already iam looking to team up with someone

[@BrandonBalderas]

Is los Angeles a good area to live for flatbed?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We have a western regional for flatbed out of CA. Company drivers only but weekly hometime out of CA.

[@BrandonBalderas]

@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING whats the pay and miles like. And when you say out of is there a yard or something in this area

[@ernestomartinez287]

do flatbedders get on top of the loads

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Flatbed drivers have to climb on the trailer to tarp and secure the load. For more information, give our recruiters a call at 888-664-9121.

[@31752samsung]

I saw today on the road prime inc truck hauling boats. I didn’t know prime hauls boats ??

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Our Flatbed division does haul boats!

[@bigdad98]

What flatbed your got in Chicago?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We have a OTR flatbed and Midwest regional flatbed out of Chicago.

[@bigdad98]

How much miles does otr drive average for a week?

[@kingl5523]

I’m tryna finish school alrdy then get into prime flatbed division

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Excited to welcome you to the Prime family. Best of luck on your studies.

[@kingl5523]

@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING thanks! How come when I called today, a recruiter said I need 6 months of experience. But everyone I know told me u can go as a new graduates

[@nertz4579]

Man I wouldn't want to get on Andrea's bad side, in one video she said Mr. Low needed to leave his mask on now she is saying Mr. Brown talks to much 😕 Kidding, please don't hurt me

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 they act like I’m so tough and scary! Love it.

[@paveldas2010]

Hello team I am interested in trucking am from India do you sponsor....

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Unfortunately, you must live in the United States within our hiring area, and you must hold a valid US driver’s license for at least one year to be eligible for Prime.

[@iamdalastape6948]

Info on guys that needs refresher course with class A already

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Hello! The amount of required training varies depending on when you earned your CDL and how much experience you have. We require 6 months of OTR experience in the past year to bypass our training program. Give our recruiters a call at 888-664-9121, or shoot me an email at [e-mail] for more information.

[@skellr]

Robert seems to be getting younger. What's the secret?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Magic. 😂 Just kidding. It's fun to watch young drivers play basketball against Robert and Steve (pre-COVID) and see some not be able to keep up with them. We'll ask him to share some of his tips in a future video!

[@rannyhammond8138]

You could have gotten many Conestogas for the cost of your new building!

[@arthurdduda63]

No, not really, trailer 40,000 kit 16,000, .. endless repairs $$$$$ , curtain sides are great if it's yours and always live loaded , they get tore up in drop and hook, by drivers and lift drivers.

[@ronaldcampbell3666]

Arthur D Duda and they catch side winds like a sail.

[@robertsmithjr.5839]

Do they offer regional?

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We do offer regional and dedicated routes for both company drivers and independent contractors, depending what area you are currently living in.

[@robertsmithjr.5839]

@@PRIMEINCTRUCKING new jersey

[@robertsmithjr.5839]

07712

[@BrandonBalderas]

Sign me up

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We're ready when you are! Hope you have an awesome Christmas, Brandon. Thanks for your continued support!

[@buddistmonkey4]

Third

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@falcondad85]

Flatbed we haul CHEAP freight speaking from experience and reality lol

[@arthurdduda63]

Not really, once in a while depending on where you're at it's a necessity, and every company does to get out of the area, that's just the business.

[@nertz4579]

4th

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@arthurdduda63]

Tarping station is worthless, you pissed your money away, there is no room to work in there, thanks for the thought to try and do something for us, however you should have put a little more thought into it. You'd go a long way in driver retention if you'd of built a shed out on the yard or where you drop the empty flat bed trailers. Go in that tarping station and try to remove those yard tarps fold them up and then tarp with the lumber tarps, and you'll see they didn't ask anyone with any flatbed experience what would the best thing to do would be. Whoever sold Robert on putting it in that in bound lane wasted his money. It's too small and too cluttered can not work safely and efficiently, you need to clear that whole lane next to it and have the hoist be able to go over further and be able to center the truck between the lanes, means re doing the doors so can have one centered between the lanes. ...probably be cheaper to just build a shed and do it properly, Duke could definitely use one. So can salt lake . And if Charlotte pipe is still going to insist on tarping some of their loads you should talk them into doing the same, someone is going to get hurt trying to tarp that stuff, maybe killed, have you ever walked on half inch plastic pipe covered in ice or snow trying to spread a lumber tarp in the wind ??? Square pegs in round holes, it's easy from an office to have an idea of to agree to one and say sure we can do that, the unreasonable burden is then put on the driver, and if they object or complain it falls on deaf ears or ears that can't do anything about it or is chalked up to just a driver being difficult and not wanting to do the job and then you lose drivers and wonder why? Ever been to Charlotte pipe in cedar city when the winds blowing your lucky to get your straps across the load, now imagine trying to tarp 13 feet off the ground waking in plastic pipe. I was unfortunate to have one of the tarp loads from Muncy a couple of winters ago, everything was a sheet of ice, close to 4 hours later i was done, and just thankful i had slipped our fallen out there, all for a two stop load going to Syracuse and Buffalo, it was right when they got that real bad snow storm and below freezing temperatures in the whole region, and both stops did what they all do, unloaded it and stacked it outside,.. kinda pointless isn't it not like it won't get filthy sitting in the weather. It's not worth risking serious injury or death if you ask me.

[@daniels2414]

The tarping station in inbound and outbound was a great thought, its just consistently cluttered with tires and rims. I did let someone know on two occasions about it because I couldn’t finish strapping down my tarps until I pulled outside. I feel your pain. I like the crane and the tarping station just cannot move around in there at all due to the clutter. You would think safety would be on that. It’s been a few months since I used it, maybe it’s better now. I hope so

[@ChihuasTheTrucker]

Grate COMP to work for

[@eutanasio31]

Robert low give me my job back 😕

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

It looks like you live in Florida and left just recently. Unfortunately, they are not taking new hires or rehires from FL unless you have another permanent codriver here at Prime to run with. You can give Dustin a call in Recruiting at 888-664-9121 to discuss.

[@eutanasio31]

Prime Inc. well my brother still there i guess i could team up with him , also i lived in Springfield for the whole time i work in prime and i can do it again :) i realy want to go back in tanker unetible but company side please

[@flakoloko5009]

Hire me

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

What's holding you back?

[@silentknight9509]

It will be over on November 4th

[@PRIMEINCTRUCKING]

We can all hope it magically disappears after then. Stay healthy and safe!