Crete Carrier Corporation vs Prime Inc.
Both privately held carriers accepting new drivers. Crete runs Kenworths and Peterbilts across three divisions (dry van, reefer via Shaffer, flatbed via Hunt). Prime offers CDL training with reefer, tanker, and flatbed divisions.
Crete Carrier Corporation
- Pay
- $55,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 6,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 4/5
Prime Inc.
- Pay
- $50,000 - $80,000+
- Fleet
- 7,000+ trucks (company + independent)
- Rating
- 3.6/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Crete Carrier Corporation
Crete pays $55K-$85K across divisions.
Prime Inc.
Prime pays $50K-$80K+ with specialty premiums.
Home Time
Crete Carrier Corporation
Regional and dedicated offer weekly home time.
Prime Inc.
Primarily OTR, 2-3 weeks out.
Benefits
Crete Carrier Corporation
Health, 401(k), PTO, Kenworths and Peterbilts.
Prime Inc.
CDL training, health, 401(k), lease purchase.
Training/Support
Crete Carrier Corporation
Accepts CDL graduates across all divisions.
Prime Inc.
Trains drivers from scratch with paid CDL program.
Equipment/Technology
Crete Carrier Corporation
Late-model Kenworths and Peterbilts.
Prime Inc.
Mix of company and contractor trucks.
Our Verdict
Crete for better equipment (KW and Peterbilt) and home time. Prime for CDL training from scratch and lease purchase path. Both offer multiple divisions for drivers who want to specialize.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better trucks?
Crete runs Kenworths and Peterbilts. Many drivers strongly prefer these over Prime's Freightliners.
Do both have reefer?
Yes. Crete's Shaffer Trucking division handles reefer. Prime has a large reefer division.
Which offers CDL training?
Prime has a full CDL training program. Crete accepts CDL graduates but doesn't run its own CDL school.