HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1313194-prima-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PRIMA EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (815) 372-9190, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC527982.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC527982 | Primary | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 83UENOH7107 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
22 of 140 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 331 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
164 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 27 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 250 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 59 | 0 | 36.0% | 19.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 23 | 32.3% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 48 | 1 | 29.3% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 2.4% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 12 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 10 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Pliny, WV | 0 | 2 |
| May 19, 2026 | Hazle Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Ashkum Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Rothschild, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Hammond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Wallace, SC | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Hebron, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Fort Smith, AR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | York Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1313194 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC527982 |
| Legal name | PRIMA EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 165 |
| Drivers | 150 |
| Annual mileage | 16,136,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 31, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 16, 2004 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 18, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PRIMA EXPRESS INC
What does PRIMA EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC527982: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PRIMA EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PRIMA EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1313194. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (815) 372-9190, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC527982, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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