Prima Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Joliet, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 165 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 165 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 375 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 165 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 165 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 84% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 83% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 46% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21% | 79% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 20 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 69 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | WI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 63 | 3.59 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 36 | 0.57 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 2.02 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.07 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 32 states. Top state IL accounts for 20% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 80%.
+27 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 23 | 22 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 55 | 31 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 13, 2026 |
| TN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 39111B4DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | Driver Fitness | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 3922SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3922SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |