Prime Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 327540 · Elkhart, IN 46516 · 5742951886
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/11/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Prime Transport INC (DOT# 327540) in Elkhart, Indiana has 88 inspections on record with 97 violations and a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes, including 1 fatal. 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 · 97 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 · 88 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2026 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/17/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 09/27/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/02/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 08/07/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 08/04/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 07/30/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-NOV-24 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-DEC-24 | NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-JAN-25 | TX | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 01-NOV-25 | 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 | Navigators Insurance Company | $750 |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | N/A |
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.