Prime News

August, 2000 – Prime Inc. Operator Marilyn “Candy” Elliott was recently recognized by the Truckload Carriers Association as a “Highway Angel.” The Highway Angel Program, introduced by the Truckload Carriers Association and sponsored by Volvo Trucks North America and Petro Stopping Centers, is an ongoing effort to help recognize driver professionalism and to elevate the public’s awareness of and appreciation for outstanding drivers in the trucking industry. Elliott’s kindness and quick action at …

When Prime drivers come into the terminal, sometimes after several months on the road, they see their name in lights! On a 12-foot electronic sign! As the truck nears the main gate, a sensor reads the signal from a transponder mounted on the window.

Prime Inc., a leading international refrigerated and flatbed truckload carrier based in Springfield, Missouri, will host its annual company picnic on Saturday, May 27, at Ozark Mountain Duck Stadium. Two competitive events and a techno fair scheduled during the picnic will be open to the public, free of charge: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Prime Inc., a Springfield-based international truckload carrier with dominance in the refrigerated and flatbed segments of the transportation industry, announces the creation of a Bulk Tanker Division. According to Robert Low, Prime president, “This new endeavor is a logical and natural progression in Prime’s relentless pursuit of excellence within the transportation industry. It is our intent to deliver the same level of quality service to this segment of the industry as we are known for in the…

AWARD PRESENTED BY Bronze Falcon Quality Carrier Award (1998) Abbott Laboratories Service Appreciation Award (Jan.1997 – May 1998) – – – to Prime Driver Associate, George Hudson Lamb-Weston Citrus World Core Carrier Group (1997) Citrus World Commitment and Quality (1997) Diamond Pet Foods Outstanding Performance Award (1997) Montell Polyolefins Shining Through the Brown-Out (Aug. 1997) The Federal Express Corp. The Missourian Award (1997) to Robert E.

Prime Inc. announces the following PTC Driver Awards were presented in March, 2000 by the Flatbed Division. Shawn and Tracy Perrigan received a diamond for their PTC ring for achieving three years of on time delivery service and excellent performance.