What is Priority Express INC's safety grade?

Priority Express INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Priority Express INC have?

Priority Express INC has 44 inspections on record with a 22.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 84 violations.

Has Priority Express INC been involved in any crashes?

Priority Express INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Priority Express INC have active authority and insurance?

Priority Express INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Priority Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1984780 · Sterling Heights, MI 48312 · 5864691246

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 08/12/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Priority Express INC (DOT# 1984780) in Sterling Heights, Michigan has 44 inspections on record with 84 violations and a 22.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

44 Inspections

22.7% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

21 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 22.7%

Carrier: 22.7% (10 of 44) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.3%

Carrier: 2.3% (1 of 44) National: 6.4%

39% OOS rate better than 39% of carriers in Michigan

46% crash rate better than 46% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 84 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

84 total violations across 44 inspections

11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 44 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: IL, IN, MI, OH, TX

Level 1: 8 (18%) Level 2: 18 (41%) Level 3: 18 (41%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
08/12/2025	MI	3	0	0
03/11/2025	IN	3	0	0
12/06/2024	IN	3	0	0
10/22/2024	MI	2	0	0
10/15/2024	MI	2	1	0
06/03/2024	IN	3	0	0
04/05/2024	IN	2	0	0
03/06/2024	IN	3	0	0
02/20/2024	MI	3	0	0
02/16/2024	IN	2	0	0
02/06/2024	OH	3	0	0
01/30/2024	MI	2	0	0
01/26/2024	MI	2	0	0
12/22/2023	IN	2	0	0
12/13/2023	MI	3	0	0
11/29/2023	MI	3	0	0
11/15/2023	MI	2	0	0
10/25/2023	MI	1	1	0
10/23/2023	MI	2	0	0
10/16/2023	MI	2	0	0
09/12/2023	MI	3	0	0
09/06/2023	MI	1	2	0
09/05/2023	MI	2	0	0
08/31/2023	MI	3	0	0
08/23/2023	MI	1	1	0
08/11/2023	TX	2	0	0
08/08/2023	MI	3	0	0
07/26/2023	MI	2	0	0
07/25/2023	MI	3	0	0
07/13/2023	MI	3	0	0
07/07/2023	MI	1	1	0
06/20/2023	MI	2	1	0
06/08/2023	MI	2	1	1
05/25/2023	MI	3	0	0
05/19/2023	MI	2	0	0
05/19/2023	IL	2	0	0
05/16/2023	MI	1	2	0
05/09/2023	MI	1	0	0
05/04/2023	IL	3	0	0
04/21/2023	MI	1	0	0
04/21/2023	MI	3	0	0
04/19/2023	MI	1	0	0
04/14/2023	MI	2	0	0
03/30/2023	MI	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC702688

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Auto Owners Insurance Company	$750	10/01/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 21

Drivers 21

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 01/16/2010

MCS-150 Filed 20251016 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 750,000

Address 6145 Wall Street Suite D, Sterling Heights, MI 48312