Where To Go? Prime Ver Wil-Trans?

Hello I have worked for prime back in 2011-2012 and then came home to become a local driver . Well the money isnt that good anymore and I am ready to go otr. My question is I was thinking of going back to Prime and there safety department wants me to do 15000 miles with a trainer due to the fact I was a local driver in a day cab for so long. Yes I will be a lease opt. Now I was also looking into Wil-Trans Is there anyone that can tell me which is the better way to go? I know the recutiers will tell you lots but I want to hear the differents between the 2 from other truckers. thank you jim

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

Day Cab:

A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.

Wil-Trans:

Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.

Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.

Hello I have worked for prime back in 2011-2012 and then came home to become a local driver . Well the money isnt that good anymore and I am ready to go otr. My question is I was thinking of going back to Prime and there safety department wants me to do 15000 miles with a trainer due to the fact I was a local driver in a day cab for so long. Yes I will be a lease opt. Now I was also looking into Wil-Trans Is there anyone that can tell me which is the better way to go? I know the recutiers will tell you lots but I want to hear the differents between the 2 from other truckers. thank you jim

James,

In case you are not aware, Wil-Trans is connected with Prime. They pull Prime's trailers, use Prime's facilities. I know a lease operator that has connections to drivers with Wil-Trans, I will contact him. Send me a PM with your info & I will forward it to them for you.

Ernie

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

Day Cab:

A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.

Wil-Trans:

Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.

Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.

Hello I have worked for prime back in 2011-2012 and then came home to become a local driver . Well the money isnt that good anymore and I am ready to go otr. My question is I was thinking of going back to Prime and there safety department wants me to do 15000 miles with a trainer due to the fact I was a local driver in a day cab for so long. Yes I will be a lease opt. Now I was also looking into Wil-Trans Is there anyone that can tell me which is the better way to go? I know the recutiers will tell you lots but I want to hear the differents between the 2 from other truckers. thank you jim

James,

In case you are not aware, Wil-Trans is connected with Prime. They pull Prime's trailers, use Prime's facilities. I know a lease operator that has connections to drivers with Wil-Trans, I will contact him. Send me a PM with your info & I will forward it to them for you.

Ernie

Hey Ernie, I know they are connected I worked for Prime before Its just whats the difference? Wil-Trans more money? less money? home time? The only Difference I could find through the wil-trans recuiter was you get $10,000 after 5 years of service and 5 year lease compaired to 3 year lease with prime but much higher buy out. I will Wil Trans keep me running ? because I hate sitting? I know with prime there were times I had to sit with a load I would pickup on Thursday couldn't drop until Monday and I would be at a truck stop on saturday down the street from the receiver waiting until monday to get unloaded.

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

Day Cab:

A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.

Wil-Trans:

Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.

Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.

Not sure about the differences between Prime & Wil-Trans when it comes to your questions. I received your PM & I will forward to my friend in hopes that might shed some light on this for you & everyone else as well.

Ernie

Wil-Trans:

Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.

Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.