CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 985841· MC418632· CARRIER· EIN 46-0462600
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PROMPT EXPRESS INC

700 39TH ST SE STE B, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201(605) 886-7943jeff@hartleyprompt.comJEFF HARTLEY
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
6.7%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
3
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
94
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
3 crashes in the last 24 months

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

MC418632

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

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 01/01/2012
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY· policy TRK 4637439 -00
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 01/01/2003
Great West Casualty Co· policy GWP04626B
Authority history (1) ▾
11/27/2001MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (8)
  1. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/200402/03/2012
  2. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/200401/01/2012
  3. PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/10/200301/30/2004
  4. PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/10/200301/01/2004
  5. PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/200306/10/2003
  6. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/09/200101/08/2003
  7. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/09/200101/01/2003
  8. PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/200301/01/2003

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.

Vehicle30 inspections · 6.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver58 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

58 inspections · 18 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

58
Inspections
18
Violations
1
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • AZ7
  • NM4
  • MT3
  • CA3
  • TX3
  • OH2
  • SD2
  • KS2

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.

Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 35% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations (24 mo)
Seat belt2 viol33%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 33%
Speeding3 viol28%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 12%
Following / lane / reckless4 viol24%
  • 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× · 12%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 6%
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× · 6%
Phone / texting1 viol12%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 12%
What to do
  • Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected estimatecould improve up to 20 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

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

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 33% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
False log / RODS2 viol82%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 82%
Log / ELD device3 viol18%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 9%
  • 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× · 9%
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
Projected estimatecould improve up to 16 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% 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

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 18% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing22 violations · 4 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps7 viol29%
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× · 7%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 7%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 4%
Other1 OOS2 viol18%
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 17%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 2%
Tires3 OOS3 viol18%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 12%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 6%
Inspection / repair / DVIR2 viol15%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 15%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% 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.

Holding steady
12
Inspections
8
Violations
1
Out-of-service
6
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 50%Other 25%Unsafe Driving 13%Hours-of-Service Compliance 13%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations · 1 OOS · 50% of recent
  • 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged · OOS
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Do this
  • Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
  • Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
2Other
2 violations · 25% of recent
  • 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
  • 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 13% of recent
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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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).

92
Inspections
79
Violations
4
Out-of-service
282
CSA points
50
Crashes
31
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

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

33 trailer 26 truck
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 4×
4V4NC9EHXPN294279· PR45884 SD
2022 KENWORTH T680seen 4×
1XKYD49X3NJ492088· 43986 SD
2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 4×
1FUJA6CK15DU88563· PR50659 SD
2022 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GR1A0629NW404046· 22097P SD
2018 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 3×
3HSDZAPR6JN367843· PR49537 SD
2022 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0628NW404037· 22088P SD
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0625RW544651· 26575P SD
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X2RJ364298· PR51316 SD
2021 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X6MJ450318· PR41919 SD
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0620RW544654· 26578P SD
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0624RW544642· 26437P SD
2021 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X3MJ441916· PR42483 SD
2019 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X2KJ259668· PR36598 TX
2000 WESTERN STAR 4900Eseen 3×
2WKEDD3JXYK965854· JBK469 AK
2015 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRAA0620FW704110· 3964SS AK
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A062XRW544645· 26439P SD
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X4RJ353514· PR49532 SD
2026 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0621TW809282· 29786P SD
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X5PJ255346· PR46600 SD
2025 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X0SJ122499· PR51445 SD
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0626PW455071· 24492P SD
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X6LJ313913· PR39428 SD
1992 KENWORTH T800seen 2×
3WKDD49X9NF143696· PR45343 SD
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X8LJ373774· PR38927 SD
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0621RW544646· 26440P SD
2025 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X6SJ166040· PR52611 SD
2026 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A062XTW809281· 29785P SD
2011 KENWORTH T6 Seriesseen 2×
1XKAD49X9BJ277523· 16050 SD
2026 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0622TW809405· TEMP SD
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0627RW544652· 26576P SD

+ 29 more.

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.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

3

Tow-away

3

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
30
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
26
26 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi26 drivers
Company officer
JEFF HARTLEY
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2001-10-23
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-04
Census status
Active

Fleet: 30 trucks · 16 owned tractors · 39 owned trailers · 14 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, officers or emails with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

7
Connected carriers
4
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
3
Strong links
Strong· 3
1
HARTLEY GRAIN INC
USDOT 2255565Active· BELLEVUE, OH
Strong
Officer
2
RANDY HARTLEY TRUX L LC
USDOT 1223870Active· LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ
Strong
Email
3
RIVER CITY MOVING AND DELIVERY LLC
USDOT 1975857Active· MUSCATINE, IA
Strong
Officer

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

13 events
  1. 02/04/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.0M mi reported (2025)

  2. 02/03/2012Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP04626C

  3. 01/01/2012Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 4637439 -00

  4. 01/01/2012Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP04626C

  5. 01/30/2004Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CSD 000 6906286-2

  6. 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CSD 000 6906286-2

  7. 06/10/2003Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CSD 000 6906286-2

  8. 01/08/2003Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP04025A

  9. 01/01/2003Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy GWP04626B

  10. 01/01/2003Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy GWP04025A

  11. 01/01/2003Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CSD 000 6906286-2

  12. 11/27/2001MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  13. 10/23/2001Registered 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
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2007-10-22
Last review
2013-05-01
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-04
Reported mileage
2,981,182 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 21, 2026, 1:23 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.