BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1209420 • 10530 DIXIE HWY, WALTON, KY, 41094
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-541011 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 28, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002800 | ON FILE | Nov 28, 2019 | Nov 28, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0092215001 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2017 | Nov 28, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3992162 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2016 | Nov 28, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB001248 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2015 | Nov 28, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51058A | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2007 | Nov 28, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 495521 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2007 | Nov 28, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 495521 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 28, 2006 | Feb 20, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 476721 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2005 | Nov 28, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0092215001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2019 | Nov 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3992162 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001248 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2016 | Nov 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51058A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2015 | Nov 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 495521 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2007 | Nov 28, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 495521 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2007 | Feb 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 476721 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2006 | Nov 28, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-541011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC541011 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2016 |
| MC541011 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2015 |
| MC541011 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2007 |
| MC541011 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 23, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC541011 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2006 |
| MC541011 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 5, 2005 | REVOKED | Feb 20, 2007 |
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
11 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST. MATTHEWS | I 0264 | ...FV6839 | BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 20, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIAMI | I-95 NB | ...438689 | BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 23, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ADAMS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0228 E | ...371144 | BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | IS 70 | ...GX6029 | BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 9, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTIN | I65S | ...536253 | BALKAN-MAR EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 29, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records