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Carrier profile · USDOT 2477159 · MC-856960 · Updated Aug 23, 2026
Primary Express Co
11 power unitsavg 9.5 yrNational · 16 statesST CHARLES, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-856960 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2003–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 23, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 13 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 55 inspections.
USDOT registration1212 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.5 yr
Model years 2003–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PRIMARY EXPRESS CO (USDOT 2477159) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 23, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. effective May 19, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 23, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 23, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PRIMARY EXPRESS CO's USDOT number?
PRIMARY EXPRESS CO's USDOT number is 2477159, and its motor carrier number is MC-856960.
Is PRIMARY EXPRESS CO authorized to operate?
As of Aug 23, 2026, PRIMARY EXPRESS CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PRIMARY EXPRESS CO's safety record?
PRIMARY EXPRESS CO has a 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 55 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PRIMARY EXPRESS CO's fleet?
PRIMARY EXPRESS CO operates 11 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PRIMARY EXPRESS CO based?
PRIMARY EXPRESS CO is based in ST CHARLES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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