The reason the guy with the felony got a chance is because his crime was some 30 years ago. People can change, and deserve a 2nd chance if they can show a pattern of solid employment and good decision making. Your excessive speed and public intox are rather recent. It's going to take some time for most companies to get over that. Honestly I'm surprised Prime or anybody else even gave you a look at all with that 96 in a 65 being still on your record.
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First off, if you didn't lie, they should have given you a bus ticket home.
Second, what others have been saying or suggesting about this business is true. Recruiters only do a "preliminary" look at your app and your record. When a friend of mine was with Knight, he said I should try them. I lasted FIVE hours. That didn't stop me. I kept putting in apps until something stuck. Trans Am and Maverick are still interested in me.
Dave