PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (949) 293-5387, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1383654.
- 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) | MC1383654 | — | Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company Policy DCATR000011400 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 2, 2026 | 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
4 of 12 · California avg 19.8%
3 of 14 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 29, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Nov 28, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 11, 2025 | KY | 2 | 2 | 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 4 | 75.0% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 20.0% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.0% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4DEN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPAS | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3822472 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1383654 |
| Legal name | PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 171,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 15, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 29, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Questions about PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
What does PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1383654: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3822472. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (949) 293-5387, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1383654, 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.