PROMPT EXPRESS INC

USDOT 985841 • 700 39TH ST SE STE B, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

985,841

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

South Dakota

Phone

6058867943

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

2,981,182

BOC-3 Agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Physical Address

700 39TH ST SE STE B, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201

Contact

Phone: 6058867943

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Jan 1, 2004

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-418632	ACTIVE	Unknown	Unknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	GWP04626C	ON FILE	Jan 1, 2004	Jan 1, 2012

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	GWP04626C	CANCELLED	Jan 1, 2004	Feb 3, 2012
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	BIPD/Primary	CSD 000 6906286-2	CANCELLED	Jun 10, 2003	Jan 30, 2004
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	BIPD/Primary	CSD 000 6906286-2	REPLACED	Jun 10, 2003	Jan 1, 2004
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	BIPD/Primary	CSD 000 6906286-2	CANCELLED	Jan 1, 2003	Jun 10, 2003
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	BIPD/Primary	CSD 000 6906286-2	REPLACED	Jan 1, 2003	Jan 1, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	GWP04025A	CANCELLED	Nov 9, 2001	Jan 8, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	GWP04025A	REPLACED	Nov 9, 2001	Jan 1, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP04626C	BIPD/Primary	Feb 3, 2012	Feb 3, 2012
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP04626C	BIPD/Primary	Jan 1, 2012	Jan 1, 2012
TERM/CANCL	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	CSD 000 6906286-2	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2004	Jan 30, 2004
TERM/REPL	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	CSD 000 6906286-2	BIPD/Primary	Jan 1, 2004	Jan 1, 2004
CANCEL	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	CSD 000 6906286-2	BIPD/Primary	Jun 10, 2003	Jun 10, 2003
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP04025A	BIPD/Primary	Jan 8, 2003	Jan 8, 2003
TERM/REPL	PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.	CSD 000 6906286-2	BIPD/Primary	Jan 1, 2003	Jan 1, 2003
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP04025A	BIPD/Primary	Jan 1, 2003	Jan 1, 2003

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC418632	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Nov 27, 2001	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Unsafe Driving

41%

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

Inspections

Violations

15 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

2.1%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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Inspection Activity Map

24 states • 94 inspections

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Violation Summary (69 violations from 94 inspections)

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Violation Summary (69 violations from 94 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	7	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	5	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	4	4	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD	False record of duty status	2	0	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	2	0	7	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	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	2	2	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)	Leaf spring assembly defective/missing	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RG	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:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUV	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.15(g)(2)	395.15(g)(2)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)	395.8(e)(1)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(g)	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.71(a)	Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(c)	Loose steering column	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)	Wheel fasteners loose/missing	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30	Battery improperly secured	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)	Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)	Hood not securely fastened	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.1%vs nat'l 23.4%

-21.3 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.73vs nat'l 1.80

-1.07 below avg

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

Inspection History (94 inspections)

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Inspection History (94 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 17, 2026	87333423	TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 1	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2RG	No
Mar 12, 2026	87289578	YUMA AZ	AZ	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 4, 2026	87256848	BILLINGS MT	MT	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	2	395.8E-HOSPD	No
Feb 26, 2026	87166282	IH20 LORAINE SCALE	TX	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 23, 2026	87130577	US85 POE	WY	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	86972295	DOUGLAS AZ	AZ	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 26, 2025	86658313	LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 4, 2025	86511690	CAJON SCALES	CA	Level 2	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.45B2-B-AIR	No
Nov 18, 2025	86368855	JEFFERSON SD	SD	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 29, 2025	86204215	KNOXVILLE TN	TN	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Oct 26, 2025	86171508	IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE	TX	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 22, 2025	86131275	SR356 AT SR422 BUTLER TWP - SR	PA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.9A-LHLI, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24	No
Oct 2, 2025	85970008	LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A	KS	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11A1-CSURR	No
Oct 2, 2025	86994167	ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 28, 2025	85634799	LUSK REST AREA	WY	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 25, 2025	85602239	WEST UNITY OH	OH	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 22, 2025	85574700	CASA GRANDE AZ	AZ	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.95A4-EENA, 392.2-SLLCP	No
Aug 11, 2025	85464146	ALEXANDRIA SD	SD	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 5, 2025	85426734	FORT COLLINS CO	CO	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 2, 2025	85393508	FARGO ND	ND	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLILC	No
Jul 8, 2025	85168273	LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A	KS	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 30, 2025	85107325	SACATON AZ	AZ	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	4	392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A1	No
Jun 2, 2025	84857621	TUCSON AZ	AZ	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
May 15, 2025	84679219	STERLING AK	AK	Level 3	WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 5, 2025	84597431	MT. JULIET TN	TN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 18, 2025	84441839	WAVERLY WEST BOUND	NE	Level 1	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 18, 2025	84462238	DOUGLAS AZ	AZ	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 8, 2025	84380509	DOUGLAS AZ	AZ	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 24, 2025	84268318	WEST LAKELAND MN	MN	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24	Yes
Feb 25, 2025	84002388	AMADO AZ	AZ	Level 3	WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 17, 2025	83907490	RATON PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 7, 2025	83833127	DOUGLAS AZ	AZ	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 30, 2025	83748621	EAGLEVILLE MO	MO	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9A-LRLI	No
Jan 9, 2025	83563033	VALLEY SPRINGS SD	SD	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Jan 9, 2025	83577649	Roadside	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 23, 2024	83472081	BROOKINGS SD	SD	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLIT, 392.2-SLLTCD	No
Dec 17, 2024	83415378	Roadside	NE	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLS3, 395.24D	No
Dec 5, 2024	83316765	BECKHAM POE	OK	Level 1	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Yes
Dec 5, 2024	83328678	LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A	KS	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 3, 2024	83310363	VAUGHN INSPECTION STATION	NM	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.45DLUV	No
Oct 14, 2024	82925014	MILAN OH	OH	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS4	No
Oct 7, 2024	82896884	WORTHINGTON MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 9, 2024	82620239	ROADSIDE	LA	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 22, 2024	82468564	VALLEY SPRINGS SD	SD	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 20, 2024	82491591	PHOENIX AZ	AZ	Level 1	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 13, 2024	82430411	DOUGLAS AZ	AZ	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 31, 2024	82287546	Roadside	IA	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.82(a)(1)	No
Jul 26, 2024	82242767	WILSON COUNTY - 205	KS	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 24, 2024	82250642	BENSON AZ	AZ	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.16(a)	No
Jul 18, 2024	82152320	WADSWORTH CHECK SITE	NV	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	7	393.9(a), 395.15(g)(2), 395.8(e)(1)	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

55 total · 3.6% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DOUGLAS AZ6

VALLEY SPRINGS SD4

LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A3

LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY3

NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY3

AMADO AZ2

JEFFERSON SD2

TOK WEIGH STATION2

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance38 · 15 OOS

Unsafe Driving23

Hours of Service8

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 6 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Feb 3, 2025	MN	TOW	0	0	SHIBLE	USTH 12	...450319	PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Nov 1, 2024	AZ	TOW	0	0	Flagstaff	I-40 NONCARD @ MP-200	...263923	PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Sep 17, 2024	OH	INJURY	0	1	CLEVELAND	3RD ST	...3S4118	PROMPT EXPRESS
Dec 8, 2023	KS	FATAL	1	1	—	U056	...450317	PROMPT EXPRESS
Sep 25, 2023	KS	TOW	0	0	LIBERAL	U54	...450319	Prompt Express Inc
Sep 2, 2022	CA	TOW	0	0	VICTORVILLE	RT15/.34 MI N OF BEAR VALLEY RD	...253375	PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Aug 16, 2022	AZ	TOW	0	0	UNKNOWN	SR-80@M300	...325953	PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Apr 27, 2022	IA	INJURY	0	1	FLOYD	US 218 S	...129034	PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Feb 15, 2021	IN	TOW	0	0	BRAZIL	I-70	...402096	PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Mar 7, 2019	CA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 28, 2018	SD	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 2, 2018	TN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 7, 2018	TX	INJURY	0	2	—	—	—	—
Aug 12, 2017	PA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 14, 2017	KS	FATAL	3	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 13, 2017	IA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 12, 2017	IA	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Apr 15, 2015	AZ	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Feb 21, 2015	IN	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 29, 2015	GA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 24, 2014	MD	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 17, 2014	ID	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 21, 2013	PA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 19, 2013	NJ	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 19, 2012	OH	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—