OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2795405 • 31W310 SCHOGER DR, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-933023 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-55-4909 | ON FILE | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6517396 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000003-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2022 | Aug 6, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259151-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61921A | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61921A | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2020 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07953280 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 6, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-55-4909 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6517396 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000003-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259151-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2022 | Aug 6, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61921A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61921A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA07953280 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC933023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 |
| MC933023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2024 |
| MC933023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2023 |
| MC933023 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2022 |
| MC933023 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC933023 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 8, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
37 states • 150 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from latest 100 of 150 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (150 inspections)
Showing 50 of 150
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RP 452 | ...UV8056 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILKINS TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0376 W | ...652362 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEETDALE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0065 N | ...345175 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMINGTON HILLS | W I 696 | ...866839 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | EASTBOUND ROUTE 460 | ...476327 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 11, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH EAST TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 E | ...221202 | OPTIMUS PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 2, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records