PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2820314 • 101 N 4TH STREET SUITE 228, LAFAYETTE, IN, 47901
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-940394 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 23, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259196-02 | ON FILE | Dec 23, 2023 | Dec 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259196-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 23, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL19012599196-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0140630001 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000061-00 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN232430 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN232430 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN208013 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2017 | Jul 20, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS059471 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2016 | Jan 10, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2774580 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2015 | Jan 18, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2774580 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2015 | Jan 10, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259196-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259196-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL19012599196-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0140630001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000061-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN232430 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN232430 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN208013 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS059471 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2774580 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2016 | Jan 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2774580 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2016 | Jan 10, 2016 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2022 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2019 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2018 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2018 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2017 |
| MC940394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2016 |
| MC940394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 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
31 states • 174 inspections
Violation Summary (133 violations from latest 100 of 174 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | 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:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.15I5 | Onboard recording device does not display required information | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(b)(3) | 392.9(b)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (174 inspections)
Showing 50 of 174
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | PLEASANTDALE ROAD RP S | ...991414 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUFFOLK | 1415 PORTSMOUTH BLVD | ...KN0249 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 26, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0265 | ...NZ4667 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 27, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | YOUNGSTOWN | MCCARTNEY RD | ...990225 | PRIME ROAD C |
| Mar 1, 2022 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PANOLA | 55 | ...990206 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 26, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U054 | ...989828 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 6, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 240 | ...655164 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 30, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | I 0064 | ...KN0249 | PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 19, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records