Prompt Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 985841 · Watertown, SD 57201 · 6058867943
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Prompt Express INC (DOT# 985841) in Watertown, South Dakota has 92 inspections on record with 69 violations and a 3.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive 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 · 69 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 · 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 12/26/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-SEP-24 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 03-FEB-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-NOV-24 | AZ | 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 | Zurich American Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Great West Casualty 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.