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PROMPT EXPRESS INC

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

Authorized: Property
(605) 886-7943 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arizona — 12 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 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) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: AZ (12), NM (7), KS (6), SD (5), TX (4), MN (2), NE (2), MO (2), OH (2), WY (2), TN (2), MT (2), +10 more. Home base: Watertown, South Dakota.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 10 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.43 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.34 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.37 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 58
    Total
  • 38
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× 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

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 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-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× 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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