Prime Inc Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)

USDOT

142309

Carrier Type

Mega Carrier

Fleet Size (Power Units)

9,000

Drivers

12,000

Operation Type

Interstate

Headquarters

2740 N Mayfair Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:36:59.059855+00:00)

OTR Tanker Company Driver — required endorsements: N. Preferred: H, X.

48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Priority metros: Springfield, MO, Salt Lake City, UT, Pittston, PA

Source: Prime Inc careers page (verified 2026-04-20)

Company driver

• Solo CPM: $0.55–$0.7 per mile
• Team CPM: $0.72–$0.92 per mile
• Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
• Detention: Paid after 2 hours at customer
• Layover: Layover pay policy per dispatch

Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True, fuel efficiency: True

Lease purchase

Lease purchase programs historically carry high risk. Run the math against our Lease vs Company vs Owner-Op calculator before signing.

Advertised weekly gross: $1400–$2200

Fine print to verify: Prime's lease program requires careful math. Verify net after weekly payment, maintenance escrow, fuel, and insurance deductions. See CALC-02.

Source: Prime Inc recruiting page

Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.

1. Start application: Prime Inc driver application portal
2. Phone screen: expect questions like:
   • CDL-A tenure?
   • Preferred division (reefer/flatbed/tanker)?
   • Endorsements?
   • MVR + DAC?
   • Pre-employment drug test?
   • Interested in company or lease program?
3. Road test: conducted in a automatic Freightliner Cascadia truck.
4. Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis + hair follicle

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Review Prime Inc's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: Prime Inc on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:36:59.162083+00:00.

What does Prime Inc pay CDL drivers?

Prime Inc advertises company-driver pay of $0.55–$0.70 per mile; team $0.72–$0.92 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:59.162092+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.

What do you need to drive for Prime Inc?

For the OTR Reefer Company Driver track, Prime Inc lists CDL Class A; no prior experience required; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:59.162092+00:00 and can vary by location and division.

Where does Prime Inc hire CDL drivers?

Prime Inc lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:59.162092+00:00.

How do I apply to drive for Prime Inc?

Apply through Prime Inc's official driver portal at https://www.primeinc.com/apply. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:59.162092+00:00.

What is Prime Inc's FMCSA safety record?

Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, Prime Inc operates 9,000 power units and 12,000 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:59.162092+00:00.

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