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Carrier profile · USDOT 1313194 · MC-527982 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
Prima Express Inc
165 power unitsavg 3.9 yrNational · 33 statesJOLIET, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-527982 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
165Power units
144 observed · MCS-150
218Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.9Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 527 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
18 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.9 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PRIMA EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1313194) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 330 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 136 vehicle-level and 330 driver-level — across 33 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 165 power units and 150 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 18, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 31, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PRIMA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1313194, and its motor carrier number is MC-527982.
Is PRIMA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, PRIMA EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PRIMA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC has a 16.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 527 roadside inspections, with 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PRIMA EXPRESS INC's fleet?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC operates 165 power units and 150 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PRIMA EXPRESS INC based?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC is based in JOLIET, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 33 states.
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