Prime Inc. and Western Flyer Xpress, today announced a strategic partnership that transitions Western Flyer Xpress’ refrigerated operations into Prime’s established Power Fleet Program.
Under the agreement, Western Flyer Xpress will operate its refrigerated power units in a power only capacity, utilizing Prime’s refrigerated trailer pool, customer base, and nationwide network. The partnership is designed to enhance freight consistency, operational stability, and earning opportunities for drivers and contractors at both companies, while allowing each organization to remain operationally independent, according to a statement from the two companies.
“This partnership reflects the strength of Prime’s refrigerated network and the long-term value of our Power Fleet Program,” said Robert E. Low, founder and chief executive officer of Prime Inc. “By welcoming Western Flyer Xpress drivers into our reefer network, we have the potential to add freight density and lane diversity that benefits our existing drivers as well. The result is greater consistency, stability, and shared success across the Prime family.”
Both companies said the partnership applies exclusively to Western Flyer Xpress’ refrigerated segment, with no changes to Prime’s existing operations or Western Flyer Xpress’ dry van business.
“We view this as a proactive step to strengthen our refrigerated business in a challenging and evolving market,” said Randy Timms, chief executive officer of Western Flyer Xpress. “Partnering with Prime provides our refrigerated drivers and contractors access to the strongest reefer network in the industry, while allowing us to stay focused on supporting our people and keeping trucks moving. Our dry van operations remain fully independent and unchanged.”
The two companies said the key benefits of the partnership include:
- Increased freight volume and load consistency for drivers within Prime’s refrigerated division
- Greater stability through Prime’s established customer relationships and refrigerated trailer resources
- Seamless operational integration aligned with both companies’ shared standards for safety, professionalism, and service
- Continued emphasis on driver support, including competitive earning opportunities and respected home time
- Expanded capacity and service to customers
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