Prime drivers compete for prizes at annual picnic

Nov 3, 2006

About 1,000 people attended the recent company picnic hosted by Prime Inc. at the company’s Springfield, Mo. headquarters. The event involved a truck driving championship and a Pride and Polish show. During the picnic, eight contestants placed in three divisions: Truck Driving, Best in Class, and People’s Choice.

The Best in Show winner was Glen Horack; he received a trophy and a year’s worth of free truck washes.

In the Truck Driving division, contestants were judged by their driving skills. Wim “Dutch” Depre won first place and was awarded a trophy and a set of Firestone steer tires. Second place went to Frank Prue, who won a trophy and a $150 gift card. Third place went to Carl Whitaker, who also won a trophy and a $150 gift card.

In the Best in Class division, contestants were judged on design, finish, cleanliness, mileage and overall appearance of their tractors. The prize for first place was a trophy, a $100 gift card and a year’s worth of free truck washes. Prue placed first in the Owner-Operator class, Duane Grimme placed first in the Lease class, and Dave and Vickie Weldon placed first in the Logistics class.

In the People’s Choice division, those attending the picnic voted by ballot for their favorite contestant. Fourteen trucks entered this division, and Horack took first place; he was awarded a trophy, a set of Goodyear steer tires and a year’s worth of free truck washes. All other entrants will receive five free truck washes: Bill Girdler, Chris Harris, Thomas Griswold, Thomas Moon, John French, Grimme, the Weldons, Prue, Jerome Lobo, Chris Laudenslager, Jason Rockey, Cindy Roberts and Randy Lacy.

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