Apex Prime Freightways INC Safety Record
DOT# 2978909 · Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · 2249989093
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Apex Prime Freightways INC (DOT# 2978909) in Chicago Ridge, Illinois has 274 inspections on record with 277 violations and a 16.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/25/2026 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 03/23/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 10 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-MAY-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-JAN-26 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-JUL-24 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-AUG-25 | NY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16-OCT-25 | MO | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 14-OCT-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-NOV-25 | WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-DEC-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-AUG-25 | IL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 10-DEC-24 | GA | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Ms Transverse Insurance 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.