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Carrier profile · USDOT 346765 · MC-217823 · Updated 07/18/2026

B J PRIMMER INC

12 power unitsavg 11.1 yrRegional · 5 statesVINTON, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-217823 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksbjprimmer.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.1Avg age (yr)
2005–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(319) 551-9501Email dispatchjprimmer@bjprimmer.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1989
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.1 yr

Model years 2005–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 37-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is B J PRIMMER INC safe to work with?

Is B J PRIMMER INC safe to load? B J PRIMMER INC (USDOT 346765, MC-217823) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in VINTON, IA, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 16 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
BJB J PRIMMER INC 81
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Frequently asked

What is B J PRIMMER INC's USDOT number?

B J PRIMMER INC's USDOT number is 346765, and its motor carrier number is MC-217823.

Is B J PRIMMER INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, B J PRIMMER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is B J PRIMMER INC's safety record?

B J PRIMMER INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is B J PRIMMER INC's fleet?

B J PRIMMER INC operates 12 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is B J PRIMMER INC based?

B J PRIMMER INC is based in VINTON, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.

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