PRIME CARGO EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 4515436 • 383 ROCKY RIDGE TRL APT 9109, AUSTIN, TX, 78737

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,515,436
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5613609900
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Physical Address
383 ROCKY RIDGE TRL APT 9109, AUSTIN, TX, 78737
Mailing Address
383 ROCKY RIDGE TRL APT 9109, AUSTIN, TX, 78737-2900
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 100.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 76.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 100.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 93.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 3, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1788292ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920001675-00ON FILEFeb 3, 2026Mar 26, 2026
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920001675-00ACTIVEFeb 3, 2026Apr 23, 2026

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920001675-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 23, 2026Apr 23, 2026
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920001675-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1788292MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 6, 2026Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
83%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
5
Violations
74
33 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
100.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
100.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states5 inspections

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Violation Summary (74 violations from 5 inspections)

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Violation Summary (74 violations from 5 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I55Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.41Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed44Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency44Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC30General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.9C2Operating an out-of-service vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-SDriver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75B-TFTire tread depth insufficient (steer)117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRWDriving while disqualified1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+76.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
100.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+93.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
14.80vs nat'l 1.80
+13.00 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 100.0% OOS
2026-022026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

FORT PAYNE AL1 · 1 OOS
JONES COUNTY1 · 1 OOS
IH10 WB1 · 1 OOS
CROZET VA1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 23, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026