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Carrier profile · USDOT 985841 · MC-418632 · Updated 07/22/2026

PROMPT EXPRESS INC

30 power unitsavg 4.2 yrNational · 20 statesWATERTOWN, SD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-418632 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkshartleyprompt.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
33Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(605) 886-7943Email dispatchjeff@hartleyprompt.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-22

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2001
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo6.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.2 yr

Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 24-yr authority, 6% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is PROMPT EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is PROMPT EXPRESS INC safe to load? PROMPT EXPRESS INC (USDOT 985841, MC-418632) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in WATERTOWN, SD, operating 30 power units and 26 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 94 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 6.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-22.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-22
PEPROMPT EXPRESS INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is PROMPT EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

PROMPT EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 985841, and its motor carrier number is MC-418632.

Is PROMPT EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-22, PROMPT EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PROMPT EXPRESS INC's safety record?

PROMPT EXPRESS INC has a 6.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 94 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is PROMPT EXPRESS INC's fleet?

PROMPT EXPRESS INC operates 30 power units and 26 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PROMPT EXPRESS INC based?

PROMPT EXPRESS INC is based in WATERTOWN, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.