B J PRIMMER INC
USDOT 346765 • 1615 WEST D STREET, VINTON, IA, 52349
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-217823 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 26, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIA0560115083 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L72994 | ON FILE | Jun 21, 2010 | Apr 9, 2011 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIA0560115083 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2022 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIA0560115083 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0048818 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2015 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047087 | REPLACED | May 29, 2015 | Jun 3, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047087 | CANCELLED | May 29, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047087 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2014 | May 29, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047087 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0047087 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040827 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM003204-01 | REPLACED | May 28, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM003204-01 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6019340-01 | REPLACED | May 27, 2012 | May 28, 2013 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L72994 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L72994 | REPLACED | Jan 11, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L72994 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L72994 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2007 | May 27, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L72994 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2007 | Jul 12, 2010 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP 71-0305022 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 1999 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP 71-0305022 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 1999 | Dec 12, 2007 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP71295800 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 1999 | Jan 13, 2000 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP71295800 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 1999 | Jan 13, 2000 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP71295800 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 1999 | Nov 15, 1999 |
| AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOK 0000 52 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1998 | Jun 28, 1999 |
| AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOK 0000 51 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1998 | Jun 28, 1999 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT 122041 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT 122041 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT 122041 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT 122041 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT 122 041 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1997 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9ML93 | REPLACED | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1997 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT00008593 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1994 | Jun 25, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIA0560115083 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIA0560115083 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0048818 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIA0560115083 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0047087 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0047087 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2015 | Jun 3, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0047087 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2015 | May 29, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0047087 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0047087 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040827 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM003204-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM003204-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2013 | Jun 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6019340-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2013 | May 28, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L72994 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2012 | May 27, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L72994 | CARGO | Apr 9, 2011 | Apr 9, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L72994 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2010 | Jul 14, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L72994 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2010 | Jul 12, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L72994 | CARGO | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L72994 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP 71-0305022 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 12, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP 71-0305022 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP71295800 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2000 | Jan 13, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP71295800 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2000 | Jan 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP71295800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 1999 | Nov 15, 1999 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | TOK 0000 51 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 1999 | Jun 28, 1999 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | TOK 0000 52 | CARGO | Jun 28, 1999 | Jun 28, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 122041 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 122041 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 122041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 122041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 122 041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 1998 | Mar 26, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ML93 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1997 | May 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CT00008593 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 1995 | Jun 25, 1995 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2017 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2015 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2015 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2014 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2014 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2012 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2010 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2007 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 |
| MC217823 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 2, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC217823 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 1989 | — | 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
5 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 30 E | ...385743 | B J PRIMMER INC |
| Sep 21, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERONA | PRIVATE PROPERTY | ...KS1370 | B J PRIMMER INC |
| Apr 20, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GALESBURG | EDWARDS AVE | ...W88786 | B J PRIMMER INC |
| May 10, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2010 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2008 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2007 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2004 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 1999 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 1998 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 1998 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 1997 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 1996 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 1996 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 1995 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 1991 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events