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PRIME AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC

USDOT 1484954 • DBA: SOUTH BAY AUTO AUCTION • 13210 S NORMANDIE AVE, GARDENA, CA, 90247

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,484,954
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
California
Phone
3107192000
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
250,000
Physical Address
13210 S NORMANDIE AVE, GARDENA, CA, 90247
Mailing Address
13210 S NORMANDIE AVE, GARDENA, CA, 90249
Contact
Phone: 3107192000

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
32%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
64
Violations
66
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.4%
Driver OOS %
4.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

7
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 64 of 64 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 64 inspections

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 64 inspections)

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 64 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps933Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2SLIMPTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10—General/Admin
FMCSR:387.7A-MCNo proof of financial responsibility108General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.128Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.14210—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.104(a)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.03vs nat'l 1.80
-0.77 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (64 inspections)

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Inspection History (64 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 11, 202687267602GRIDLEY,CACALevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 10, 202687278601N/B CARSON SCALESCALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 6, 202687244038CARSON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Mar 4, 202687229807GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEDNo
Feb 18, 202687122341GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 13, 202687069720GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 13, 202687321259WINTERHAVEN CAUSLevel 3COTTAGE-ET SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 5, 202686718712CASTAIC IFCALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 9, 202586556049LEBECCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 8, 202586510106CASTAIC IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 15, 202586074043SANTA NELLA SCALESCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 7, 2025859960162727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 7, 2025859960582727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5COTT SEMI-TRAILER1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Oct 7, 2025859960572727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5COTT SEMI-TRAILER1393.60CNo
Sep 25, 202585883706CASTAIC IFCALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 16, 202585858597GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LFTSI, 396.5B-HWSLNo
Sep 1, 202585663834NB I680 SO CONTRA COSTA ORCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 28, 202585625482LOS BANOS AREACALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8K2-HOSPYes
Aug 14, 202585525265I-15 N/B SOF SR-138CALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 7, 202585171092NIMITZ IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LFTSINo
Jun 6, 202585065491RoadsideCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2SLIMPTNo
Jun 5, 202584879119RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
May 29, 202584817850STOCKTON AREACALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.128B-CLWV, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2III-ELDSDNYes
May 20, 202584747815CONEJO IFCALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 20, 202584743902CHECKSITE - GARSONNVLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 387.301A, 387.7A-MCNo
May 15, 202584702183COTTONWOOD CVEFCALevel 3CTRLE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 15, 202584687682CASTAIC IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 14, 202584687992SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 3, 202584356137GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 14, 202583617572DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 14, 202583603834LIVE OAKCALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 31, 202483508349SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREACALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-HLLHNo
Dec 10, 202483357972GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 27, 202483279194DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.9A2-CYes
Nov 20, 202483229754CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 7, 202483139669NIMITZ IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 26, 202482819959EHRENBERG AZAZLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.8, 395.22(g), 391.41(a)No
Aug 15, 202482410773CORDELIA IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 29, 202482272221NIMITZ IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 19, 202482166794I-80 W/B ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 2COTT SEMI-TRAILER8395.8(e)(1), 393.128, 395.24(d)Yes
May 30, 202481753159405 NB CARSON SCALESCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.9(a)(1)No
May 29, 2024828515102727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5COTT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 29, 2024828515442727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 29, 2024828515452727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 29, 2024828515112727 E DEL AMO BLVDCALevel 5PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)Yes
May 23, 202481734132DOUGLAS AZAZLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.22(g)No
May 2, 202481521154SR-14 N/B PIT SCALESCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 21, 202481177867SAN ONOFRE IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21T(a), 390.21T(b)No
Feb 28, 202480995382405 SB CARSON SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.201(a)No
Jan 23, 202480681167CONEJO CVEFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45(b)(2)No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

47 total · 10.6% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

2727 E DEL AMO BLVD7 · 1 OOS
GILROY IF6 · 1 OOS
CASTAIC IF5
GRAPEVINE IF4
NIMITZ IF3
CASTAIC C.V.E.F.3
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF2
SAN ONOFRE IF2

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service17 · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving16 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 30, 2012CAINJURY02————
Aug 20, 2010CATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 30, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 20, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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