Prime Inc. vs Knight-Swift Transportation
Two of the biggest CDL training carriers. Prime has more specialty divisions. Knight-Swift has more geographic coverage and job openings.
Prime Inc.
- Pay
- $50,000 - $80,000+
- Fleet
- 7,000+ trucks (company + independent)
- Rating
- 3.6/5
Knight-Swift Transportation
- Pay
- $50,000 - $85,000
- Fleet
- 18,000+ trucks
- Rating
- 3.5/5
Head-to-Head Comparison
Pay
Prime Inc.
Prime pays $50K-$80K+ with specialty premiums.
Knight-Swift Transportation
Knight-Swift pays $50K-$85K across divisions.
Home Time
Prime Inc.
Primarily OTR, 2-3 weeks.
Knight-Swift Transportation
OTR 2-3 weeks; dedicated improving.
Benefits
Prime Inc.
CDL training, health, 401(k), lease purchase.
Knight-Swift Transportation
CDL training, health, 401(k), stock purchase.
Training/Support
Prime Inc.
Large CDL program across reefer, tanker, flatbed.
Knight-Swift Transportation
Swift Academy -- most locations nationwide.
Equipment/Technology
Prime Inc.
Mix of company and independent trucks.
Knight-Swift Transportation
Massive fleet, varying quality.
Our Verdict
Prime for specialty divisions and lease purchase. Knight-Swift for maximum job availability and geographic coverage. If you know you want reefer, tanker, or flatbed, choose Prime. Otherwise, Knight-Swift has more options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trains more drivers?
Knight-Swift/Swift Academy trains more due to more locations. Prime's program is also very large.
Can I do flatbed at Knight-Swift?
Limited. Prime has a dedicated flatbed division.
Which is better for lease purchase?
Prime has a much more established lease purchase program.