PRIMA EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1313194
MC Number
527982
Fleet Size
165
Total Drivers
150
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
PRIMA EXPRESS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in JOLIET, Illinois, operating 165 power units with 150 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.6% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 20 crashes on file (7 with injuries). FMCSA records show 350 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
350
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Aug 1, 2019
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
20
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PRIMA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. PRIMA EXPRESS INC (USDOT #1313194) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is PRIMA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC has 350 inspections on file and 20 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PRIMA EXPRESS INC operate?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC operates 165 power units with 150 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does PRIMA EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. PRIMA EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PRIMA EXPRESS INC located?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC is based in JOLIET, Illinois at 2221 MAPLE RD, 60432. Phone: (815) 372-9190.
What are PRIMA EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
PRIMA EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.6%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.8% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.