PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3822472 • 18120 BISHOP AVE, CARSON, CA, 90746
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1383654 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002520-01 | ON FILE | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA002520-00 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000085001 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000085001 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000085001 | REPLACED | May 25, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000085000 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2022 | May 25, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002520-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA002520-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000085001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000085001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000085001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000085000 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1383654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 |
| MC1383654 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2023 |
| MC1383654 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 2022 | — | 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
6 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 2 | 2 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...KM3023 | PRIME TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records