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Freight Carrier · Lake Elsinore, CA

PCI

Name: PCI
Address: 53052 IMPERIAL STREET, LAKE ELSINORE, CA, 92532, US
Telephone: (760) 908-7047

53052 IMPERIAL STREET · Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

Authorized: Property

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MC #847974
USDOT #2455594 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
4
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PCI is a Lake Elsinore, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-847974 and their USDOT number is 2455594.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/07/2026 · last updated May 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name PRIME CARGO INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 167,800 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CA (13), NM (9), AZ (7), TX (6). Home base: Lake Elsinore, California.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.42 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 4 Vehicle Maintenance 10.15 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.5 1

Inspection Summary

35
Total
11
Clean
24
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 15

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 34

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.70B2-CDOHNCCoupling - Operating handle is not closed/locked1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 3

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PCI
53052 IMPERIAL STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
PRIME CARGO INC Glenview, IL	USDOT Active Authorized: Property	1	1	14844	2982260
PRIME CARGO INC Feeding Hills, MA	USDOT Active Authorized: Property	1	1	103759	3148974

PCI

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 15

Vehicle Maintenance 34

Unsafe Driving 1

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 2

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