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Carrier profile · USDOT 256933 · MC-176535 · Updated 06/13/2026

PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC

19 power unitsavg 15.3 yrRegional · 3 statesELK GROVE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-176535 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksprioritylogistics.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
15.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2017 · vPIC
Call dispatch(847) 671-6633Email dispatchEbishop@prioritylogistics.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

High risk

Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.

Established 41 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority41 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo66.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.3 yr

Model years 2005–2017 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 41-yr authority, 67% vehicle OOS — high risk.Full read

Is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC safe to work with?

Is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC safe to load? PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC (USDOT 256933, MC-176535) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ELK GROVE, IL, operating 19 power units and 19 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 66.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (62/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 256933, and its motor carrier number is MC-176535.

Is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC's safety record?

PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).

How big is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC's fleet?

PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC operates 19 power units and 19 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC based?

PRIORITY MESSENGER SERVICE INC is based in ELK GROVE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.

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