LET IT SNOW

With drivers on the road rain or shine, dealing with inclement weather is part of the job for the Prime team. When it comes to snow, keeping trucks and terminals free of snow isn’t just about convenience. It’s about safety.

BY REN BISHOP

Utah is no stranger to snow, and neither is Chris Scoggan, the Salt Lake City Wash and Detail Foreman who has been based out of this Prime terminal for 18 years.

hen weather and a eet of truc s roll in, Scoggan and the rest of the SLC team are equipped to clear snow and ice. “The terminal has heated oors which ma es it nice for the techs working on trucks and trailers and outside the bay doors,” he says. “The sidewalks around the amenities building are also heated to help keep the ice off so we don’t have anyone getting hurt.” In addition, the terminal has a truck with a plow to remove snow and a salter to disperse ice melt to treat non-heated areas like the parking lot.

When it’s time to get on the road, Prime trucks take an extra step to make sure there isn’t any snow hidden on top of the trailer. Having ice or packed snow falling off a moving truck can be dangerous to other drivers and vehicles. It’s also a legal issue for drivers. Ensuring your truck and trailer are cleared before hitting the highway is a must, and something staff at all Prime terminals are ready to assist with.

“If you are at any of the Prime terminals, we can help you get the snow off your truck and trailer,” Scoggan says. To make it a little safer to shovel snow off the top of a trailer, Prime rolls a set of stairs up to the vehicle and often brings out a pressure washer.

Ensuring your truck and trailer are snowfree is not only a must from a safety standpoint, it also helps keep your weight down and makes sure your truck isn’t off balance. Arriving safely, especially during the winter, is a top priority for the Prime team. If you are out on the road and need assistance with clearing your truck of snow or ice, call road assist. They will help you find a place to get snow and ice removed.

Tax season is almost here. The good news is the Prime mobile app can make gathering all your documents a whole lot easier.

BY SHAUN RYKER

No one enjoys filing their taxes, and it can be extra-complicated when you’re a lease operator. To make things easier, Prime’s IT team came up with a way to help. They created a folder on the Prime mobile app where drivers and in-house associates can find all their necessary tax forms.

Your W2, 1099, 1099-INT are all available on the app. To access them go to My Prime, tap the three lines in the top right corner, go to My Pages, then Tax Documents.

In fact, you can find all your tax documents for the past eight years on the app! Once you’ve found the documents you need, you can choose to view, download or email them.

Prime can also connect its team members with certified CPA’s, and it has lots of helpful info about common tax questions on its website. If you need a quick refresher on some of the most FAQ regarding taxes in the industry, scan the QR code below.