PRIMA EXPRESS INC

DOT 1313194 MC 527982 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
515 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.6% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.82% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
165 units

Drivers: 150

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2221 MAPLE RD, JOLIET, IL, 60432

Phone Number

(815) 372-9190

Mailing Address

2221 MAPLE RD, JOLIET, IL, 60432

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(815) 372-9109

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
21 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-07-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-12-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-07-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-07-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-07-26 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary 83UENOH7107 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2019-01-15 BIPD/Primary TP9883073 01 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2019-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-01 BIPD/Primary TP9883073 01 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2019-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-08-01 BIPD/Primary L17A1901 $750,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2018-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-08-01 BIPD/Primary L16A1901 $750,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHA… 2017-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-19 BIPD/Primary MCP05462A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2016-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-07-19 BIPD/Primary 041CP00203 $750,000 SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-08-17 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-07-19 CARGO 0510GXKGEP5953 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2011-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-07-19 BIPD/Primary TFM 500658 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2012-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-19 BIPD/Primary TRV5433400 $750,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-08-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-07-19 BIPD/Primary LG10010289700 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-07-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-19 BIPD/Primary SNL100102897 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-19 CARGO 83 MS VO4903 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-07-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-19 BIPD/Primary LLT101039 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-07-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-07-19 BIPD/Primary 492217 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-19 CARGO C349541 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-19 BIPD/Primary 479911 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-19 CARGO C315952 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-07-19 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.6%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

515 inspections · 34 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.82%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

88 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 515 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 93

FMCSA Inspection Records (515 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

CV43956486

Level 1 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 16, 2026

E965619721

Level 3 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

7980001165

Level 1 AR FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 6, 2026

1782001383

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 2, 2026

LADZS00789

2 viol.
Level 3 LA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 2, 2026

LARMS00320

Level 2 LA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 30, 2026

I031B70118

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2026

5013940040

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 24, 2026

5013940040

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 19, 2026

4290650232

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 15, 2026

0384002074

Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 14, 2026

A040000064

Level 1 MS FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 7, 2026

W152004490

Level 1 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 5, 2026

5003160050

1 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 3, 2026

PSC1610612

2 viol.
Level 3 WV FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

515

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

515

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (93 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 19, 2026

PA • PA605322900X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2026

TX • TX7EUFHQE1PE

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2026

IL • ILX004168116

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 21, 2026

WI • WI0000200656

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 29, 2025

IN • IN0904861454

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 29, 2025

SC • SC0025286826

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2025

KY • KY0073222005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2025

AR • AR2025536439

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2025

IL • ILX003852001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 5, 2025

NC • NC0108138068

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2025

KY • KY0073179436

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2025

IL • ILX003772243

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 25, 2025

AL • AL0005630006

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2025

IN • IN0904694635

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 29, 2025

NC • NC0108007752

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

39

Total Crashes

93

View all 93 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

185

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 66
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 56
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 59
OOS: 24

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

515
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

165
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

165

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

150

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 150
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

88

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 6.82%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 150
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

165

Power Units

165

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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