Prima Express Inc
USDOT 1313194 · MC-527982 · Joliet, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Prima Express Inc is a company based in Joliet, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 165 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #241 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 336 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 15.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 20 tow-away), or 12.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, beverages, paper products, utilities, construction.
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| Legal name | Prima Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1313194 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-527982 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2221 Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432 |
| Phone | (815) 372-9190 |
| First registered | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1313194.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 165 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 375 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 16,136,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 97,794 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 150 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Prima Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.7% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 17% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 66% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.7 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 184% higher than average |
| Inspections | 336 | 336 with a driver check, 140 with a vehicle check, 164 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 31, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Prima Express Inc?
Prima Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1313194 and operating authority MC-527982.
How many trucks does Prima Express Inc have?
It reports 165 power units (165 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 375 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 18, 2024).
Where is Prima Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Joliet, Illinois 60432.
What is the out-of-service rate of Prima Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.