SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1119424 • 2224 GRAND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85009
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-473382 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 10, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9090615 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK9090615 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1989653 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 706454001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AW02-RS-1900048-00 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AW02-RS-1900048-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013041 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013041 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2017 | Jan 5, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP01236A | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2012 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT778407-8007-071 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2012 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3038159 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP202503 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2003 | Dec 9, 2003 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP202503 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2003 | Jan 11, 2004 |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | BIPD/Primary | TCP202503 | REPLACED | Dec 9, 2003 | Dec 9, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9090615 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK9090615 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989653 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 706454001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AW02-RS-1900048-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AW02-RS-1900048-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013041 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013041 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2019 | Jan 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP01236A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778407-8007-071 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2012 | Dec 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3038159 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2007 | Dec 9, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP202503 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP202503 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2004 | Jan 11, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP202503 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2003 | Dec 9, 2003 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC473382 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2024 |
| MC473382 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2020 |
| MC473382 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2019 |
| MC473382 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 17, 2003 | — | 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
42 states • 318 inspections
Violation Summary (86 violations from latest 100 of 318 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | 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:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9B2-DFICD | Driver - Failing to inspect the cargo and devices used to secure the cargo within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42A-BM-SA | Brakes - parking brake defective | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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:396.7A-UO | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30E-ELDMCCD | HOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (318 inspections)
Showing 50 of 318
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | I-40 | ...617753 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRES |
| Mar 25, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRISTOL CITY | INTERSTATE 81 | ...220617 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 E | ...617755 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I 25 AT MP 136 | ...281623 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 AT MP 5 | ...313451 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| May 16, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | I-10 NONCARD@M145 | ...281620 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANKENY | I35 NB OFF RAMP TO WB E 1ST ST | ...282877 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...213644 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...213644 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 18, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 SB (FLORIDAS TPKE) MM 264 | ...313456 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.127958/-121.975916 | ...617745 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| May 20, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EL RENO | I-40 | ...313458 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCSON | WETMORE RD@ORACLE RD | ...281622 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I76 1,056 FEET E OF MP 135 | ...956499 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 18, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0070 E | ...155876 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 24, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT10/4mi E of CORN SPRINGS RD | ...313460 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 28, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT10/2mi W of FRONTAGE RD | ...173757 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 27, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | US-93@M161 | ...151613 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...213368 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 27, 2021 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R1 - I11/ MM20 | ...213645 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 11, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | RT215/450ft N MARTIN LUTHER KING BL | ...932099 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 20, 2021 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 95 mm39es | ...958332 | SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 7, 2020 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events