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Western Flyer Xpress said its agreement with Prime is "a proactive step to strengthen our refrigerated business in a challenging and evolving market."
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Prime Inc. and Western Flyer Xpress announced a partnership that transitions Western Flyer Xpress’ refrigerated operations into Prime’s established Power Fleet Program.
Western Flyer Xpress will operate its refrigerated power units in a power-only capacity, using 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.
Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Prime Inc. offers refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, hopper, intermodal, and logistics services across North America. Prime operates more than 9,600 trucks and 13,800 trailers.
Western Flyer Xpress, Oklahoma City, is a truckload carrier serving dry van, refrigerated, and energy markets.
Both companies emphasized that 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.
“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.”
Randy Timms, CEO of WFX, explained, “We view this as a proactive step to strengthen our refrigerated business in a challenging and evolving market.
“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.”
The announcement 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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