Prima Express Inc
- USDOT
- 1313194
- Docket
- MC527982
- Website
- Prima Express Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.4
- Communication
-
9.3
- Timeliness
-
9.5
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 11
- On Time Delivery
- 10
- Easy to Work With
- 8
- Consistent Tracking
- 7
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 7
- Good Delivery Condition
- 6
- Strong Driver Communication
- 4
- Friendly
- 3
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
- Knowledgeable
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
Negative Flags
- Poor Dispatcher Communication
- 1
Overview
Prima Expess Inc. is a trucking company that provides premium services including Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Expedited Freight. With on demand, single-source trucking services, we offer premium dedicated freight shipping to and from any location in the United States. Our distribution technology, network, strength, and first class customer service has resulted in millions of dollars in cost-savings due in no small part to our industry leading on-time performance. Additionally, Prima Express, Inc. has received numerous business achievement awards.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 122 | 456 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Utility
- Construction
Truck Types
- Dry Van
Shipment Types
- Less than Truckload
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 12,235,897 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 69% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Prima Express Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 07/26/2005 (18 years, 9 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 8 | 12 | 2.21 | 18.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 44 | 11 | 0 | 2.71 | 37.7% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 46 | 18 | 11 | 0.68 | 32.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.05 | 5.2% |
| Controlled Substances | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0.07 | 12.2% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 10 | 6 | 19 |
| Crash Reports | 4 | 11 | 6 | 21 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 229 | 11 | 4.8% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 83 | 9 | 10.84% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Hartford Fire Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $750,000
- Policy number
- 83UENOH7107
- Effective date
- 08/01/2019
- Address
- One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT, US, 06115
- Phone
- +1-860-547-5000
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Shady coverage”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Cleanliness
- 8/10
- Communication
- 6/10
- Poor Dispatcher Communication
Booked load. Bounced late. We had to reset late and couldn't cover it because of the late bounce. Same Carrier booked again the next morning miraculously and for more money. Kind of shady.
- Lanes
- Kalamazoo, MI to Elk Grove Village, IL
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“great and professional carrier”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Good Delivery Condition
The overall experience with this carrier was great and professional. Consistently tracked during entire haul with no issues. Were very punctual to appointments and provided great communication about the haul.
- Lanes
- Raphine, VA to Fletcher, NC
- Freight Details
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Toledo, OH to Wood Dale, IL”
- Timeliness
- 9/10
- Cleanliness
- 8/10
- Communication
- 9/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Driver Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
Always priced comparatively, dependable carrier/driver(s). Most recently worked w/driver Joan, was very easy to reach, kind, updated us in real time and provided all paperwork quickly.
- Lanes
- Toledo, OH to Wood Dale, IL
- Amarillo, TX to Goshen, IN
- Raphine, VA to Fletcher, NC
- Freight Details
- Motor Vehicles
- Building Materials
- Paper Products
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Oregon
“Great Carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
Amazing job on long mile or short mile runs. They are never a disappointment. Carrier is on time for pick/delivery, courteous onsite and reports to us when loaded and dropped. We would highly recommend this carrier.
- Lanes
- Delavan, MN to Irving, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Great team to work with”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
This team ran a smooth drop trailer lane and made it a very easy experience. They arrived on-time for both pickup and delivery and provided everything once the load was complete. Great team to work with!
- Lanes
- Toledo, OH to Wood Dale, IL
- Freight Details
- Motor Vehicles
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.4
- Communication
-
9.3
- Timeliness
-
9.5
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 11
- On Time Delivery
- 10
- Easy to Work With
- 8
- Consistent Tracking
- 7
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 7
- Good Delivery Condition
- 6
- Strong Driver Communication
- 4
- Friendly
- 3
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
- Knowledgeable
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
Negative Flags
- Poor Dispatcher Communication
- 1
