HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/346765-b-j-primmer-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
B J PRIMMER 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, (319) 214-0306, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC217823.
- 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) | MC217823 | — | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAFE8675 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 3, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 5 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 11 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | IA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | WI | 1 | 4 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | IA | 2 | 8 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 13, 2025 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 3, 2025 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 64.3% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 35.7% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABRC | 1 | 1 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 1 | 0 |
| False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3PROP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 346765 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC217823 |
| Legal name | B J PRIMMER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 24 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 585,236 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 9, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 15, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherBagged Concrete
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 B J PRIMMER INC
What does B J PRIMMER INC's operating authority allow?
MC217823: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about B J PRIMMER 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 B J PRIMMER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 346765. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 214-0306, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC217823, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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