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Carrier profile · USDOT 346765 · MC217823 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

B J Primmer Inc

Vinton, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeat+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 551-9501
24
Power units
12
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
585K
Annual miles
37 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.85 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC217823
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 3, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
24
Power units
12
Trucks
12
Tractors owned
21
Trailers owned
12
Drivers
12
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionBagged Concrete
Annual mileage
585,236 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
346765
MC / docket
MC-217823
Legal name
B J Primmer Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 15, 1989
Last MCS-150
Apr 30, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
12 (12)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is B J Primmer Inc's USDOT number?

B J Primmer Inc's USDOT number is 346765 and its docket number is MC217823.

Is B J Primmer Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is B J Primmer Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is B J Primmer Inc's fleet?

24 power units and 12 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 30, 2026.

What insurance does B J Primmer Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is B J Primmer Inc located?

B J Primmer Inc is located at 1615 W D St, Vinton, IA, 52349-2504. Phone: (319) 551-9501.

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