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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

Prime Inc.

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Pay

Prime Inc.

7/10

Prime pays $50K-$80K+ with specialty premiums.

Knight-Swift Transportation

7/10

Knight-Swift pays $50K-$85K across divisions.

Home Time

Prime Inc.

6/10

Primarily OTR, 2-3 weeks.

Knight-Swift Transportation

6/10

OTR 2-3 weeks; dedicated improving.

Benefits

Prime Inc.

7/10

CDL training, health, 401(k), lease purchase.

Knight-Swift Transportation

7/10

CDL training, health, 401(k), stock purchase.

Training/Support

Prime Inc.

8/10

Large CDL program across reefer, tanker, flatbed.

Knight-Swift Transportation

8/10

Swift Academy -- most locations nationwide.

Equipment/Technology

Prime Inc.

7/10

Mix of company and independent trucks.

Knight-Swift Transportation

7/10

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.

Learn More About These Companies

Prime Inc.

Springfield, MO · 7,000+ trucks (company + independent)

Knight-Swift Transportation

Phoenix, AZ · 18,000+ trucks