Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 985841)

PROMPT EXPRESS INC

U.S. DOT#: 985841

Address: 700 39TH ST SE STE B
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Number of Vehicles: 35
Number of Drivers: 28
Number of Inspections: 57

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/24/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 10/22/2007)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	7.4	23.2
Driver	0.0	6.4
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/24/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-418632
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
3.64 Measure	Not Public	0.17 Measure	3.19 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 37.9 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 57 with HOS Compliance Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 28 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 57 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 57 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 36


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP	State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLIT	State/Local Laws - Improper turns.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLSWZ	State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other.	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.82(a)1	Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
395.15G02	Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24(d)	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	3	HOS Compliance
395.30B2-ELDDFC24	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.	2	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
392.2-SLLMF	State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSLRR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSURR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV	Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOLTIS	Tires - All others, leaking and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a)	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9T	Inoperable tail lamp	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 57


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/4/2025	CAUHB0000606	CA	PR49537	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
11/18/2025	SDHP72000030	SD	PR41919	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/29/2025	TNI031J92137	TN	PR16050	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/26/2025	TXV252056327	TX	PR51316	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/22/2025	PAD116529514	PA	PR50659	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
10/2/2025	KSHP93323748	KS	16050	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
8/28/2025	WYPLAB000220	WY	PR41919	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/25/2025	OH0057000079	OH	PR49533	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/22/2025	AZ6898000130	AZ	PR38927	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible						2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
8/11/2025	SDHP16900080	SD	PR49532	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/5/2025	CO1073030464	CO	PR52611	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/2/2025	NDHP13000709	ND	PR35881	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/8/2025	KSHP93323576	KS	PR38927	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/30/2025	AZ1012701799	AZ	PR39428	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
6/2/2025	AZ6836001213	AZ	PR45884	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
5/15/2025	AKJEA2000284	AK	JBK469	AK	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/5/2025	TNI033EQ0055	TN	PR45884	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/18/2025	NET464000163	NE	PR51068	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/18/2025	AZXE11910154	AZ	PR36598	TX	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/8/2025	AZXE92980332	AZ	PR42483	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/24/2025	MN1632000336	MN	PR50659	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
2/25/2025	AZ5980000573	AZ	PR45884	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/17/2025	NM2438P1CGRP	NM	PR50659	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/7/2025	AZXE11910108	AZ	PR45343	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/30/2025	MOW164000681	MO	PR41919	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
1/9/2025	SD5530002345	SD	PR43986	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/9/2025	TXV251730489	TX	PR51316	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/23/2024	SD0970000723	SD	PR39428	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLIT State/Local Laws - Improper turns						5
12/17/2024	NET139000557	NE	PR41920	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
12/5/2024	OKPE13177322	OK	PR45884	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
12/5/2024	KSHP93350321	KS	43986	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/3/2024	NM9595O9EFVH	NM	PR49537	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle						4
10/14/2024	OH3272000051	OH	PR51445	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
10/7/2024	MN1641000410	MN	PR51070	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
9/9/2024	LALAFV004378	LA	PR45343	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/22/2024	SD5860001759	SD	PR46600	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/20/2024	AZ1118300021	AZ	PR45884	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/13/2024	AZXE01520119	AZ	PR36598	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/31/2024	IA000P147178	IA	PR46082	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV						10
7/26/2024	KSHP01763019	KS	44911	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/24/2024	AZ5051000457	AZ	PR39428	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
7/18/2024	NV9474023551	NV	PR41919	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal						6
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.15G02 Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9T Inoperable tail lamp						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9H Inoperable head lamps						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps						6
7/3/2024	NM1844O55K1G	NM	PR51316	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/14/2024	IL4069690477	IL	PR41919	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone						10
6/7/2024	NM4767O4FHQH	NM	PR38927	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/2/2024	AKC076001780	AK	PR02784	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/30/2024	AZ5980000168	AZ	PR44911	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/8/2024	UT24FF000152	UT	TEMP	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/22/2024	NM6601O2AC7P	NM	PR41920	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22G Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver						1
3/18/2024	SDHP19600013	SD	PR39428	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/13/2024	SDHP13900002	SD	PR36598	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/8/2024	AZXC89370044	AZ	PR36598	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/1/2024	TXV241302771	TX	49533	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/24/2024	NM2599O0O77P	NM	PR45343	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/16/2024	SD5530001163	SD	PR36015	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/10/2024	NM4396O0AB4D	NM	PR49532	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/29/2023	NM1844NA38X5	NM	PR46082	SD	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

2/3/2025	MN0250340133	MN	PR41920	SD	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
11/1/2024	AZ0I24064956	AZ	PR48174	SD	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
9/17/2024	OH0243223699	OH	PP49618	SD	0	1	No	No	2	1	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 5/1/2013 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 57
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 39
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 18
Total Crashes* : 3

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/24/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 5/1/2013 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 57 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 39 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 18	Total Crashes: 3*
5/1/2013 (Non-Ratable Review) 10/17/2007 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 57 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 28 7.1% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 2

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

37.9 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 34.3 Average Power Units × 1.1031 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

34.3 Average Power Units = 35 Current Power Units + 34 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 34 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 985841 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
93,744 VMT per Average Power Unit = 3,218,263 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 34.3 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1.1031 = 1 + ( 93,744 VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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