Prime Inc. and Western Flyer Xpress Form Strategic Partnership to Expand Refrigerated Capacity and Driver Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., and OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Jan. 9, 2026 — Prime Inc., North America’s largest refrigerated transportation provider, and Western Flyer Xpress (WFX), a premier truckload carrier, today announced a strategic partnership that transitions Western Flyer Xpress’ refrigerated operations into Prime’s established Power Fleet Program.
Under the agreement, Western Flyer Xpress will operate its refrigerated power units in a power only capacity, utilizing 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.
“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. The result is greater consistency, stability, and shared success across the Prime family.”
“We view this as a proactive step to strengthen our refrigerated business in a challenging and evolving market,” said Randy Timms, chief executive officer of Western Flyer Xpress. “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. Our dry van operations remain fully independent and unchanged.”
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
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.
About Prime Inc.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Prime Inc. is a leading transportation provider offering refrigerated, flatbed, tanker, hopper, intermodal, and logistics services across North America. Prime operates more than 9,600 trucks and 13,800 trailers and is widely recognized for its driver focused culture, safety standards, and innovative fleet programs.
About Western Flyer Xpress
Founded in 1996 and based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Western Flyer Xpress is a premier truckload carrier serving dry van, refrigerated, and energy markets. The company is known for its commitment to drivers and contractors, offering diverse freight opportunities built on professionalism, reliability, and operational excellence.
Media Contacts
Prime Inc.: Clayton Brown | cbrown@primeinc.com
Western Flyer Xpress: Kirsti Timms | ktimms@drivewfx.com
