PRIMO FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 3992665 • 3900 SEDGE ST, ZION, IL, 60099
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-1498272 | REVOKED | Jul 24, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300127061 | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982832190 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982832190 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2024 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA964156219 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2022 | Jul 18, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300127061 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982832190 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982832190 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA964156219 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1498272 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1498272 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 13, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1498272 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 24, 2024 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.20B | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 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:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87453076 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 1 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2C, 393.48A, 396.3A1BOS | Yes |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 87446838 | FAIRVIEW TN | TN | Level 1 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87347474 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLL | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84821349 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 81181566 | SOMERS WI | WI | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79122967 | RAYMOND (TOWN0 | WI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2, 390.21(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records