DIESEL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1065876 • 6341 B HWY 15, BLUE MOUNTAIN, MS, 38610
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000119 | ON FILE | May 1, 2017 | May 28, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT751654-1309-091 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2009 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000119 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444913 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2016 | May 1, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1444913 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2016 | Sep 10, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08091301 | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08091301 | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8748493 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2013 | May 1, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751654-1609-091 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2009 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC070187 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2007 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-5374B388 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2006 | Oct 28, 2007 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06255 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 21, 2009 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06255 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 22, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | DF003Y-027 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2005 | Oct 28, 2006 |
| EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTR230016 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2006 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC030147 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2003 | Oct 28, 2005 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA030177 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2003 | Oct 21, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 03MAPMTC006 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2002 | Oct 28, 2003 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | PIT02642 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2002 | Oct 21, 2003 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | PIT02642 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2002 | Feb 2, 2003 |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | PIT02642 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2002 | Oct 21, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000119 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2020 | May 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000119 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444913 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1444913 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2016 | Sep 10, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08091301 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08091301 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8748493 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751654-1609-091 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751654-1309-091 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC070187 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA06255 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA06255 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2009 | Oct 21, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5374B388 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2007 | Oct 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | DF003Y-027 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2006 | Oct 28, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY | LTR230016 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2006 | Oct 21, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC030147 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2005 | Oct 28, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA030177 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 03MAPMTC006 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2003 | Oct 28, 2003 |
| CANCEL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02642 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2003 | Oct 21, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02642 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2003 | Feb 2, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02642 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2002 | Oct 21, 2002 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC442758 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 |
| MC442758 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 |
| MC442758 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 |
| MC442758 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 |
| MC442758 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2009 |
| MC442758 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2009 |
| MC442758 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2006 |
| MC442758 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2006 |
| MC442758 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2006 |
| MC442758 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC442758 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
30 states • 471 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from latest 100 of 471 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (471 inspections)
Showing 50 of 471
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...UG4781 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 9, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0071 | ...UG4795 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| May 9, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GALLATIN | S WATER AVE | ...UG4794 | DIESEL EXPRESS |
| Apr 19, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-57 | ...NF3593 | DIESEL EXPRESS |
| Apr 9, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTINGDON | TN-22 | ...VB3461 | DIESEL EXPRESS |
| Feb 19, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENCOE | I 0071 | ...LZ0702 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 15, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MEMPHIS | LAMAR AVE | ...073020 | DIESEL EXPRESS |
| Nov 14, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL CHOCTAW | US-84 | ...VB3458 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 7, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOUISVILLE | I 0265 | ...NF3577 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 23, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-840 | ...MZ0611 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 22, 2024 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HANCOCK | 10 | ...LV0843 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SHELBY | US-280 | ...MZ0600 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-20 | ...NF3591 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 29, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | AIRPORT ROAD LOWER LEVEL IAO TERM B LOGAN AIRPORT | ...N13993 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JACKSON | US-72 | ...NF3626 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 27, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL BUTLER | I-65 | ...MZ0614 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | AL-177 | ...266976 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 S NEAR JIMMY CARTER BLVD | ...UG4797 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FINDLAY | WESTERN AV | ...NF3592 | DIESEL EXPRESS |
| Jun 14, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALCORN | 2 | ...LV0810 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| May 13, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EASTVIEW | HIGHWAY 57E | ...NF3584 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 27, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUSCALOOSA | AL-7 | ...MZ0612 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 30, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNT PLEASANT | E 162 I 30 | ...UG4800 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 15, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WACO | E 2200 WACO DR | ...LV0821 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | I-295 N/B | ...UG4479 | DIESEL EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events