HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/985841-prompt-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 13:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
PROMPT EXPRESS INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (605) 886-7943, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC418632.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC418632 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP04626B · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC418632 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK 4637439 -00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2012 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 of 32 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
0 of 61 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 19 states and provinces, 24 months
- AZ 14 23.0%
- NM 7 11.5%
- KS 6 9.8%
- SD 6 9.8%
- TX 4 6.6%
- OH 3 4.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 28
28 tractors
Kenworth 26Volvo 5Freightliner 2International 2Peterbilt 2Western Star 1
30 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 32
32 semi-trailers
Great Dane 39
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Sanderson Farms Inc 2Bay State Milling 2Fresh Farms 2National Beef Packaging Co Llc 1Schreiber 1Gro Alliance 1Seneca Foods 1Gordon Logistics 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | SD | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 South Dakota average covers 5,277 vehicle and 11,992 driver inspections of all South Dakota-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 4 | 52.9% | 66.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 32.4% | 14.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 14.7% | 14.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EENA | 2 | 0 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Watertown, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Shible, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Flagstaff, AZ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 985841 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC418632 |
| Legal name | PROMPT EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 26 |
| Annual mileage | 2,981,182 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 22, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 23, 2001 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @hartleyprompt.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 16 | 14 |
| Trailers | 39 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 PROMPT EXPRESS INC
What does PROMPT EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC418632: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PROMPT 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 PROMPT EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 985841. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 886-7943, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC418632, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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