PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 534403 • 440 W RYAN ST, BRILLION, WI, 54110
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | A 3256303 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2016 | Dec 7, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2533984C | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0487634 | ON FILE | May 9, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | A 3256303 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2016 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0009739001 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0009739001 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2530668C | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2011 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2530668C | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2006 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2530668C | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0000608 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0000608 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 46-A2-CM-0006534-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 46-A2-CM-0006534-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VT 0003537 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 1999 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VT 0003537 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 1999 | Aug 13, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF262255 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 1998 | Sep 13, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN217204 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 1997 | Oct 21, 1997 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN217204 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 1997 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | SURETY | 594420 | NAME CHANGED | May 9, 1997 | Sep 26, 1997 |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | SURETY | LP594420 | CANCELLED | May 9, 1997 | May 9, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN 217204 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 1995 | Oct 7, 1995 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN217204 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 25, 1995 | Sep 26, 1997 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN 015517 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 1993 | Sep 25, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A 3256303 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2019 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A 3256303 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0009739001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0487634 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0009739001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2530668C | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2530668C | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2533984C | CARGO | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2530668C | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0000608 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | LP594420 | SURETY | May 9, 2004 | May 9, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0000608 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006534-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | VT 0003537 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2000 | Aug 13, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | VT 0003537 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006534-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF262255 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 1999 | Sep 13, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN217204 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 1998 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN217204 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 1997 | Oct 21, 1997 |
| NAMECHG | CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 594420 | SURETY | Sep 26, 1997 | Sep 26, 1997 |
| NAMECHG | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN217204 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 1997 | Sep 26, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN 217204 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 1995 | Oct 7, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN 015517 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 1995 | Sep 25, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-267158 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-267158 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC267158 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 13, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC267158 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2013 |
| MC267158 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2004 |
| MC267158 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2004 |
| MC267158 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jan 12, 1998 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC267158 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 1997 |
| MC267158 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 6, 1997 | REVOKED | Dec 11, 1997 |
| MC267158 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 1993 | — | 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 • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (25 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | POLK | IH 041 NB | ...NG7489 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Mar 18, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | REEDSVILLE | USH 010 EB | ...UL9699 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Aug 23, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANITOWOC | DEWEY ST | ...GU9506 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MILWAUKEE | STH 057 SB | ...KD8311 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 7, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHEBOYGAN | STH 042 SB | ...895890 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Feb 15, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAUKEGAN | SUNSET AVE | ...986009 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jun 14, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIDGEWAY | USH 018 EB | ...KD8309 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Feb 12, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH 041 SB | ...893666 | PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Oct 21, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2014 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2011 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2011 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2011 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2011 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2009 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 50 events