Prime expands refrigerated operations with Western Flyer Xpress deal
Prime Inc. announced a strategic partnership that transitions the refrigerated operations of Western Flyer Xpress into Prime’s Power Fleet Program.
Prime, based in Springfield, Mo., is the largest refrigerator transportation provider in the United States. Prime operates more than 9,600 trucks and 13,800 trailers. The agreement calls for Western Flyer Xpress’ refrigerated units to utilize Prime’s trailer pool, customer base, and nationwide network.
“This partnership reflects the strength of Prime’s refrigerated network and the long-term value of our Power Fleet Program,” said Robert Low, founder and CEO 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.”
Prime said the partnership will increase freight volume and load consistency for drivers within its refrigerated division, while expanding capacity.
“We view this as a proactive step to strengthen our refrigerated business in a challenging and evolving market,” said Randy Timms, CEO of Western Flyer Xpress.
Timms said the fleet’s dry van operations remain fully independent. Western Flyer Xpress was founded in 1996 is based in Oklahoma City.
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