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PROMPT EXPRESS INC
Watertown, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 985841 · MC 418632
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-418632 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
3.6% OOS · 93 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 93 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC418632
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy GWP04626B
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TRK 4637439 -00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
985841
MC Number
MC-418632
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 2001
Authority Granted
November 27, 2001
Annual Mileage
2,981,182 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
700 39th St Se Ste B, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Hartley
Officer 2
Randall A Hartley
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
93
Driver Inspections
64
Vehicle Inspections
46
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
3.6% of 55 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
8th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 58 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 58 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 58 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 58 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | SD | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| February 3, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
| November 1, 2024 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 17, 2024 | OH | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ16
NM10
SD8
KS6
TX4
AK2
and 18 more states
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~37
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
35
Tractor
27
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW404046 | 7 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6MJ450318 | 5 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK15DU88563 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620RW544654 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2KJ259668 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2RJ364298 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3NJ492088 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5PJ255346 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN294279 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621TW809282 | 3 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625RW544651 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626PW455071 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627RW544652 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620FW704110 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3MJ441916 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4RJ353514 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6LJ313913 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ373774 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDD3JXYK965854 | 3 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6JN367843 | 3 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X9NF143696 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620NW404064 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620RW544640 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621RW544646 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622TW809405 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623RW544650 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626RW544643 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NW404062 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628NW404037 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XRW544645 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XTW809281 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X9BJ277523 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0SJ122499 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6SJ166040 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5NJ129034 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW162521 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621NW404039 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622PW455066 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623NW404057 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623NW404060 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623RW544647 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624PW455067 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624RW544642 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NW404061 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625RW544648 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LW162524 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GR1A0626PWW45506 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626TW809407 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NW404045 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627RW544649 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628NW404040 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628RW544644 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628TW809408 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629RW544653 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRA10620NW404064 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2MJ445620 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3SJ120777 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3SJ120780 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8MJ450319 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4KJ253372 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6KD260211 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5TN706117 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN901321 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8PN294278 | 1 | — |
| Volv | Tractor | 4VNC9EHXPN294279 | 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 (93)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 5310002010 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| September 27, 2026 | HP01550751 | KS, KS | II | — | — | NCI POLYURETHANES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KNNW GDAN |
1XKYD49X1RJ354118 1GR1A0627VW814019 |
SD PR49618 SD 4096 |
| September 16, 2026 | 1012402008 | QUARTZSITE AZ | II | 1 | — | BON APPETITE GLOBAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X2MJ445620 1GR1A062XRW544645 |
SD PR50060 SD 26439P |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | HP23570029 | TERRY MT | III | 1 | — | MTN HOME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2WKEDD3JXYK965854 1GRAA0620FW704110 |
SD PR02784 SD 24812P |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| September 6, 2026 | 3278001711 | HEBRON OH | III | — | — | EAGLE PRODUCE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XPBDP9X6KD260211 1GR1A062XTW809409 |
SD PR54484 SD 30849P |
| August 29, 2026 | NF6O001776 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | MARK ANTHONY SERIVCES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X6KJ253373 1GR1A0624RW544642 |
SD PR57132 SD 26437P |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | ND6V009059 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | FERRERO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3NJ492088 1GR1A0626RW544643 |
SD PR43986 SD 26438P |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 8588Q6EPMG | NM, NM | III | — | — | FRESH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6SJ166040 1GR1A0623RW544647 |
SD PR52611 SD 26441P |
| August 11, 2026 | XF08170504 | PARKER AZ | III | 2 | — | MARATHON CHEESE CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2WKEDD3JXYK965854 1GRAA0620FW704110 |
SD PR02784 SD 24812P |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 3276002044 | RICHFIELD OH | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5TN706117 1GR1A0621RW544646 |
SC PR54898 SD 26440P |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE PRODUCE | 3 | September 6, 2026 |
| SANDERSON FARMS INC | 3 | February 26, 2026 |
| OCEAN GARDEN | 3 | February 25, 2025 |
| FRESH FARMS | 2 | August 18, 2026 |
| DAKOTA PROVISIONS | 2 | April 30, 2026 |
| BVPV STYRENICS LLC | 2 | November 18, 2025 |
| BAY STATE MILLING | 2 | August 5, 2025 |
| JBS | 2 | April 18, 2025 |
| STYROPEK | 2 | January 16, 2024 |
| NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO LLC | 2 | December 29, 2023 |
| NCI POLYURETHANES | 1 | September 27, 2026 |
| BON APPETITE GLOBAL | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
44 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 27, 2001 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2003 | Cargo | On file |
| January 1, 2012 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| Cargo | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Co |
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