BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 1209420 • 10530 DIXIE HWY, WALTON, KY, 41094

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,209,420
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8599925503
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
16
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
800,000
Physical Address
10530 DIXIE HWY, WALTON, KY, 41094
Mailing Address
9845 CODYVIEW DR, INDEPENDENCE, KY, 41051
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 28, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-541011ACTIVEUnknownNov 28, 2016

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0002800ON FILENov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2021

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0092215001REPLACEDNov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2019
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3992162REPLACEDNov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2017
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRB001248CANCELLEDNov 28, 2015Nov 28, 2016
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP51058ACANCELLEDNov 28, 2007Nov 28, 2015
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary495521CANCELLEDMar 5, 2007Nov 28, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary495521NAME CHANGEDNov 28, 2006Feb 20, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary476721CANCELLEDNov 28, 2005Nov 28, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0002800BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2021Nov 28, 2021
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0092215001BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2019Nov 28, 2019
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3992162BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRB001248BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2016
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP51058ABIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2015Nov 28, 2015
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.495521BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2007Nov 28, 2007
NAMECHGCANAL INSURANCE CO.495521BIPD/PrimaryFeb 20, 2007Feb 20, 2007
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.476721BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2006Nov 28, 2006

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-541011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC541011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 1, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 28, 2016
MC541011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 2, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 27, 2015
MC541011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 1, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 28, 2007
MC541011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 23, 2007Unknown
MC541011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 1, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 1, 2006
MC541011MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 5, 2005REVOKEDFeb 20, 2007

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
31
Violations
20
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
16
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 31 of 31 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states31 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (20 violations from 31 inspections)

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Violation Summary (20 violations from 31 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps423Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.65vs nat'l 1.80
-1.15 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (31 inspections)

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Inspection History (31 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 29, 202687447245SMYRNA TNTNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Mar 4, 202687220594SALESVILLE OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 395.8ANo
Jan 16, 202686861251LOWELL ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78A-WS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-BYes
Oct 31, 202586216520ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,NCLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.75AYes
Oct 26, 202586164292ORLINDA TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 20, 202586113795MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585891366TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 16, 202585252478CHATTANOOGA TNTNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202584262034HEBRON OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 30, 202483512206CAMBRIDGE OHOHLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202483494375SYCAMORE GAGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTNo
Dec 18, 202483439144EB REST AREAKSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 13, 202483395522LIMON COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 24, 202483011061JASPER FLFLLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 24, 202482755664LOUISVILLEKYLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a)Yes
Sep 9, 202482619992FRANKLINKYLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.47(e), 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jul 31, 202482355455LIMON COCOLevel 3VOLKSWAGON TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 19, 202482208369CHATTANOOGA TNTNLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 5, 202482052204ARABI GAGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 25, 202481989727LOWELL ININLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)Yes
May 2, 202481510002ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 30, 202481498386RoadsidePALevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER2393.9(a), 396.17(c)No
Mar 12, 202481131563HOLLADAY TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 11, 202480596721NASHVILLE TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 26, 202380478620ROADSIDEOHLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 30, 202380287451GILES COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 22, 202380239717ELLIS COUNTY - 051KSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 7, 202379620158ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 20, 202379209712THOMAS COUNTY - 193KSLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1395.8No
Jun 6, 202378841660RoadsideMOLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes
May 15, 202378630663I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALESTNLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 22.7% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 3, 2025KYTOW00ST. MATTHEWSI 0264...FV6839BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC
Sep 20, 2024FLTOW00MIAMII-95 NB...438689BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC
Nov 23, 2022PAINJURY02ADAMS TOWNSHIPROUTE 0228 E...371144BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC
Oct 31, 2022MOINJURY01KANSAS CITYIS 70...GX6029BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC
Oct 9, 2021INTOW00AUSTINI65S...536253BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC
Sep 29, 2020KYTOW00
Feb 16, 2015TNINJURY01
Sep 5, 2014GAINJURY01
Aug 28, 2014INTOW00
Nov 6, 2013KYTOW00
Feb 1, 2013INTOW00

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 3, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 23, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 31, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 9, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 29, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2016
Authority
Nov 28, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 5, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 28, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 6, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 20, 2007
Insurance
Insurance namechg
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 28, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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