Freight Carrier · Lafayette, IN

PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC

615 FERRY STREET SUITE 114 · Lafayette, IN 47901

Authorized: Property
(773) 877-3610 Tap to call
  • MC #940394
  • USDOT #2820314 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 42
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC is a Lafayette, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 42 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-940394 and their USDOT number is 2820314.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/10/2026 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/10/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,200,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Lafayette, Indiana. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

31 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.56 12 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.2 10 Vehicle Maintenance 9.04 42 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.05 1

Inspection Summary

  • 114
    Total
  • 57
    Clean
  • 57
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 88 unique codes

Critical 29

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×3 SW 6
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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. SW 1
  • 395.15(i)(5)Onboard recording device does not display required information SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 45

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
PRIME ROAD CARRIERS INC
615 FERRY STREET SUITE 114
LAFAYETTE, IN 47901
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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