Freight Carrier · Detroit, MI

PRIME EXPRESS LLC

530 SOUTH ROUGE STREET · Detroit, MI 48217

Authorized: Property
(313) 925-3337 Tap to call
  • MC #1022821
  • USDOT #3250448 USDOT Active
  • 63
    Power Units
  • 60
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PRIME EXPRESS LLC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 63 truck(s) in their fleet and 60 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1022821 and their USDOT number is 3250448.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/06/2025 · last updated Jun 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,820,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: MI (24), AR (17), TN (16), TX (14), IN (12), IL (11), MO (10), OH (8), SD (7), LA (6), CO (5), KY (4), +15 more. Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

43 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.49 38 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.2 10 Vehicle Maintenance 9.09 55 Drugs / Alcohol 0.06 2 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.31 6

Inspection Summary

  • 160
    Total
  • 65
    Clean
  • 95
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 114 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.2RReckless driving 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 ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart OOS×1 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 15

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane 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-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway SW 1
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV SW 1

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 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
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 55

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss SW 7
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
PRIME EXPRESS LLC
530 SOUTH ROUGE STREET
DETROIT, MI 48217
Mailing Address
PRIME EXPRESS LLC
17528 REED STREET
MELVINDALE, MI 48122

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