Prime Foods INC
Hyattsville, MD
Profile data updated Dec 11, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
9
Power Units
9
Drivers
Est. 1998 (28 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PRIME FOODS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 1998. Based in HYATTSVILLE, MD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Prime Foods INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Fleet Size Classification: 11-25 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Prime Foods INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 405,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
9
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
8
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PRIME FOODS INC
7 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hino, Chevrolet, Isuzu. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 3 | 43% |
| Chevrolet | 2 | 29% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 14% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 14% |
License plates on file (7 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DG0537 | MD | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | Apr 2026 |
| 3GB4484 | MD | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| 6DY5563 | MD | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 6DY5564 | MD | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 4ES1667 | MD | ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| 3CM3832 | MD | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2024 |
| 3CS0722 | MD | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Oct 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (7 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
24
Inspections
24 months
26
Violations
Total found
6
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+5.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-9.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 4 | 1 |
| 05/21/2026 | DC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/20/2026 | DC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/26/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2026 | DE | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/18/2025 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/16/2025 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/11/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 12/09/2025 | DE | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 07/31/2025 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2025 | MD | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/22/2025 | DE | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 24 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PRIME FOODS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PRIME FOODS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Box Truck.
Is PRIME FOODS INC's authority currently active?
PRIME FOODS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PRIME FOODS INC been in business?
PRIME FOODS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1998, making their authority approximately 28 years, 2 months old.
Where is PRIME FOODS INC located?
PRIME FOODS INC is physically located at 5213 MONROE PL, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20781.
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How does a fleet like PRIME FOODS INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MD?
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Roadside Inspection History 24 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PRIME FOODS INC has been inspected 24 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, DE, DC. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TE2IV-D — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-21 | DC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | DC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-18 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-16 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-11 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-09 | DE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-31 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-14 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-22 | DE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-25 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-18 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-04 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-25 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2024-12-23 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-19 | DC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-12-19 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-12-10 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-09 | DC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-08-21 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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