Carrier profile · USDOT 201725 · MC-157228 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

PRAIRIE LINE INC

23 power unitsavg 5 yrLocal · 2 statesSHAKOPEE, MN74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-157228 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksprairielineinc.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(952) 445-0331Email dispatchjeff.hamill@prairielineinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo66.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

23 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5 yr

Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for PRAIRIE LINE INC.

PRAIRIE LINE INC (USDOT 201725) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Nov 2, 1989 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 23 power units and 26 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 16, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 25, 1998 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is PRAIRIE LINE INC's USDOT number?

PRAIRIE LINE INC's USDOT number is 201725, and its motor carrier number is MC-157228.

Is PRAIRIE LINE INC authorized to operate?

As of Jun 13, 2026, PRAIRIE LINE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PRAIRIE LINE INC's safety record?

PRAIRIE LINE INC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is PRAIRIE LINE INC's fleet?

PRAIRIE LINE INC operates 23 power units and 26 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PRAIRIE LINE INC based?

PRAIRIE LINE INC is based in SHAKOPEE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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