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PRIME CARGO EXPRESS LLC
Austin, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
91.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 90.0% of 10 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 4515436 · MC 1788292
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1788292 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
91.7% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
91.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 90.0% of 10 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 months
- Previously ordered out of service on September 30, 2026 (Denial of Access) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 90.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1788292
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920001675-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4515436
MC Number
MC-1788292
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 8, 2026
Authority Granted
February 6, 2026
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
383 Rocky Ridge Trl Apt 9109, Austin, TX 78737
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rafael Angel Ruiz Zabala
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
48
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate90.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (84.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
91.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
100th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS2
TX2
AL1
AZ1
IL1
MI1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Pickup
6
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pj | Flatbed · 45 ft | 4P53F4523N1369228 | 4 | 4 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7RG346439 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5HLXKG634926 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4020PT000873 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BN2NEF72411 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT5NED21459 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE4RHUW6718 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R3GL6FG677960 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5LG223648 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCLXMG651342 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ed Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3LHGD4023T7001735 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5RVGB4028SP142467 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4021RT000674 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4024ST000545 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4026ST002295 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | LEONP00760 | MI | III | — | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRGL7RG346439 7WL3H4020PT000873 |
FL 93EXFR TX 864175M |
| June 19, 2026 | W111004655 | MO | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT7W2BT5NED21459 7WL3H4024ST000545 |
TX TWL5070 TN 805794T |
| 3 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | 5005140379 | IL | I | 9 | 7 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRGL7RG346439 7WL3H4020PT000873 |
FL 93EXFR TX 664175M |
| 9 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 7646000374 | AZ | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM ED TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL5LG223648 3LHGD4023T7001735 |
TX XSX8363 TX 246850N |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 5018014318 | MS | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Full Trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRGL7RG346439 7WL3H4020PT000873 |
FL 93EXFR TX 664175M |
| May 12, 2026 | V262332942 | TX | I | 2 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C7WRTCLXMG651342 7WL3H4021RT000674 |
FL AQ16LN FL 30ESGV |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 1772001034 | OH | I | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FT7W2BN2NEF72411 5RVGB4028SP142467 |
FL FUHI30 FL DP22BV |
| 5 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 1486003151 | AL | I | 5 | 5 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C6UR5HLXKG634926 7WL3H4026ST002295 |
TX TMP02522 TX 16420SB2 |
| 5 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | V262261947 | TX | II | 6 | 6 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C6UR5HLXKG634926 4P53F4523N1369228 |
TX TMP02522 TX TMP054777 |
| 6 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | 6628006165 | MS | II | 3 | 5 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C6UR5HLXKG634926 4P53F4523N1369228 |
TX TMP02522 TX TMP05477 |
| 3 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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