ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1169936 • 22333 171ST LN SE, KENT, WA, 98042
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP65129A | ON FILE | Aug 25, 2009 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP65129A | ON FILE | Aug 25, 2009 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 9, 2003 | Feb 28, 2007 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0048321 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0048321 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0048321 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2009 | Jun 18, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0048321 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2009 | Jun 18, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 479702 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 479702 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TPN-000014 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TPN-000014 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TPN-000014 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TPN-000014 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00145001 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00145001 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP35522A | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP35522A | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC3038222 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3038222 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP65129A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP65129A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0048321 | CARGO | Aug 25, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0048321 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2009 | Aug 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0048321 | CARGO | Jun 18, 2009 | Jun 18, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0048321 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2009 | Jun 18, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479702 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479702 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000014 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2008 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000014 | CARGO | Mar 29, 2008 | Mar 29, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000014 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TPN-000014 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00145001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00145001 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP35522A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP35522A | CARGO | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3038222 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | MC3038222 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-469566 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC469566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2017 |
| MC469566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2009 |
| MC469566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2009 |
| MC469566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2009 |
| MC469566 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2007 |
| MC469566 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC469566 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 30, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC469566 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 17, 2003 | REVOKED | Feb 28, 2007 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2019 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | Sep 6, 2019 |
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
23 states • 122 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 122 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-I | Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | 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 (122 inspections)
Showing 50 of 122
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 N | ...913119 | ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 2, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENNEWICK | SR-14*175.15 | ...194014 | ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC |
| May 24, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEVEE TWP | I-72 | ...BC0594 | ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | HWY 77 | ...188377 | ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | SD HWY 34 | ...194017 | ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 127 | ...990153 | ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2018 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2014 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2013 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2013 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2011 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2009 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2008 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2008 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events