CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 2926221· MC987480· CARRIER· EIN 81-3700026
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PRIME TRANSPORT LLC

2700 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD STE 425, COLUMBUS, OH, 43231(614) 446-0071ptransport16@gmail.comKAAFI Y. ADAM
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
41.7%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
16.7%
above 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
60
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 41.7% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 16.7% — above the 6.7% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC987480

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 03/25/2026
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY· policy FLCA-1926-05746
Authority history (9) ▾
02/26/2026COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2026)
03/19/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2024)
07/18/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2022)
07/19/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2021)
07/20/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/14/2020)
09/16/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2019)
09/10/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2018)
09/11/2017COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2017)
10/14/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history8 insurers on record
Filing timeline (12)
  1. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/25/202403/25/2026
  2. PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/14/202204/15/2024
  3. PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/14/202203/25/2024
  4. TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/14/202108/14/2022
  5. NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/14/202008/14/2021
  6. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/12/201908/14/2020
  7. COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/13/201810/13/2019
  8. COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/13/201810/12/2019
  9. WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/07/201710/07/2018
  10. WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/07/201708/28/2018
  11. WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/07/201610/07/2017
  12. WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/07/201710/07/2017

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle12 inspections · 41.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver18 inspections · 16.7% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

18 inspections · 50 violations (14 OOS) · 33% of inspections had an OOS finding.

18
Inspections
50
Violations
14
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • OH7
  • IN3
  • IA2
  • TN2
  • MD2
  • MO2
  • NY1
  • VA1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

High impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 70% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing4 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 OOS2 viol93%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 47%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 47%
Log / ELD device2 viol7%
  • 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 pr1× · 3%
  • 395.26BMotor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× · 3%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 22.2% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 13.3% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 56% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing8 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes2 OOS2 viol35%
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× · 24%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 12%
Inspection / repair / DVIR2 viol31%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 31%
Lighting / lamps3 viol25%
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 12%
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× · 8%
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× · 6%
Wheels / rims1 OOS1 viol8%
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× · 8%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 31 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

1
Inspections
2
Violations
0
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 100%
Focus here first
1Other
2 violations · 100% of recent
  • 390.21TB2-DOTOperate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
  • 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

24
Inspections
50
Violations
14
Out-of-service
129
CSA points
4
Crashes
13
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

26 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

13 truck 13 trailer
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 5×
3AKJGLDR3JSJT2886· PWZ4350 OH
2015 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 5×
3AKJGLD56FSGC9482· PWG3001 OH
2007 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 5×
1GRAA06257B708422· TRG4104 OH
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 4×
5V8VA5327PM301894· E709011 MI
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS2537J3434416· 637747ST IL
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 3×
3HSDZAPR1KN532019· PXB4341 OH
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJGLD50GSGU6574· PWT7086 OH
2016 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VA5325GM605564· D293180 MI
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDRXRSUN1871· 3396618 IN
2020 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
5V8VA5322LM009337· E009096 MI
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJGLDR9GLHE2018· PWV4109 OH
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
5V8VA5326PM305712· E600678 MI
2007 FREIGHTLINER Columbia
1FUJA6CKX7LN93045· PWV1694 OH
2024 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailers
1DW1A5320RSB41256· E736399 MI
2006 FREIGHTLINER CST120
1FUJBBCK36PW32443· PWR6466 OH
2015 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2535FM989804· TRT4571 OH
2016 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLDR7GSGV8529· PWR4356 OH
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
3UTVS253XL8970213· 788012ST IL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDR5KSKW2048· T209892 OH
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2530J3324470· TTV8703 OH
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2533GP463414· T714587 OH
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLDV1KDKH4961· PXD4360 OH
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2537L7818210· 991325ST IL
2021 INTERNATIONAL LT625
3HSDZAPR4MN171162· U345283 OH
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2530J3434418· 916166ST IL
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLDR7HSJA8774· PWE2999 OH

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
4
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
4
4 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.5M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi4 drivers
Company officer
KAAFI Y. ADAM
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2016-09-07
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-06
Census status
Active

Fleet: 4 trucks · 2 owned tractors · 2 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or addresses with 20 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

20
Connected carriers
19
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 3
NEW CONCEPT TRANSIT LLC
USDOT 2573897Active· YPSILANTI, MI
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3UTVS253XL89702133AKJGLDR7GSGV8529
RELAXED LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 2641980Active· COLUMBUS, OH
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1FUJGLDR9GLHE20183AKJGLDR3JSJT2886
FREIGHT WAYS LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3759932Active· COLUMBUS, OH
Medium
Address

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

24 events
  1. 03/25/2026Insurance filed — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FLCA-1926-05746

  2. 03/25/2026Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0249155001

  3. 03/06/2026MCS-150 update filed

    0.5M mi reported (2025)

  4. 02/26/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2026)

  5. 04/15/2024Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA960575709

  6. 03/25/2024Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA960575709

  7. 03/19/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2024)

  8. 08/14/2022Insurance cancelled — TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy BBRCXLTOH011100_060003_01

  9. 07/18/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2022)

  10. 08/14/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS110570

  11. 07/19/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/12/2021)

  12. 08/14/2020Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA0726832

  13. 07/20/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/14/2020)

  14. 10/13/2019Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-02429-18

  15. 10/12/2019Insurance replaced — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-02429-18

  16. 09/16/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2019)

  17. 10/07/2018Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1497974

  18. 09/10/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2018)

  19. 08/28/2018Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1497974

  20. 10/07/2017Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1497974

  21. 10/07/2017Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1497974

  22. 09/11/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2017)

  23. 10/14/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  24. 09/07/2016Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-06
Reported mileage
498,279 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 10:20 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.