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PROMPT EXPRESS INC

700 39TH ST SE STE B · Watertown, SD 57201

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #418632
  • USDOT #985841 USDOT Active
  • 30
    Power Units
  • 26
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PROMPT EXPRESS INC is a Watertown, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-418632 and their USDOT number is 985841.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,981,182 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arizona — 14 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alaska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: AZ (14), NM (7), KS (5), SD (5), TX (4), OH (4), CA (3), MT (3), MO (2), WY (2), TN (2), NE (2), +7 more. Home base: Watertown, South Dakota.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.43 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.18 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 61
    Total
  • 41
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× 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
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PROMPT EXPRESS INC
700 39TH ST SE STE B
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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