Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 1313194 · MC527982 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Prima Express Inc

Joliet, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper Products+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (815) 372-9190
165
Power units
150
Drivers
331
Inspections · 24 mo
18
Crashes · 24 mo
16M
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
16.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 22 of 136 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 331 inspections
Crashes
18
0 fatal6 injury17 tow-away
Crash rate 0.56 per 1M mi
Total inspections
331
Driver inspections
331
Vehicle inspections
136
People injured
10
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC527982
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. Aug 1, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Hartford Fire Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
165
Power units
165
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
150
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstruction
Annual mileage
16,136,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1313194
MC / docket
MC-527982
Legal name
Prima Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 16, 2004
Last MCS-150
Dec 18, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
150 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Prima Express Inc's USDOT number?

Prima Express Inc's USDOT number is 1313194 and its docket number is MC527982.

Is Prima Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Prima Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 331 roadside inspections, a 16.2% vehicle and 0.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 18 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Prima Express Inc's fleet?

165 power units and 150 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 18, 2024.

What insurance does Prima Express Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Hartford Fire Insurance Company.

Where is Prima Express Inc located?

Prima Express Inc is located at 2221 Maple Rd, Joliet, IL, 60432. Phone: (815) 372-9190.

Similar carriers in Illinois

All Illinois carriers →
Z Force Transportation Inc
Chicago, IL · 165 power units
Carrier & Broker
Nsi Expedite LLC
East Hazel Crest, IL · 165 power units
Carrier
TSX Trucking Inc
Naperville, IL · 165 power units
Carrier
Commercial Transport Inc
Belleville, IL · 163 power units
Carrier
Agi Trucking Inc
Schaumburg, IL · 167 power units
Carrier
KMS Express Inc
Schaumburg, IL · 163 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in JolietFreight brokers in Illinois

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.