Prime Road Carriers INC Safety Record
DOT# 2820314 · Lafayette, IN 47901 · 7738773610
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Prime Road Carriers INC (DOT# 2820314) in Lafayette, Indiana has 167 inspections on record with 218 violations and a 27.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 218 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.
Inspection History · 100 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-SEP-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-AUG-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-APR-25 | NJ | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-OCT-24 | VA | 0 | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Berkley Casualty Company | $750 |
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.