- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 54 days (since Mar 24, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CENTER EXPRESS LLC
CENTER EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in GIBSONBURG, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1223139. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 8 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CENTER EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 8 drivers, based in Gibsonburg, OH. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (8) and MI (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Kenworth, Reitnouer, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 12, 2008 to Jan 15, 2016 (2712 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 6, 2008 to Jan 11, 2016 (2714 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 13 | |
| Mckt | 4 | |
| Mntr | 4 | |
| Reitnouer | 4 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Mana | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87614780 | Apr 17, 2026 | OH | 3 | FREMONT OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87158004 | Feb 25, 2026 | OH | 2 | PIQUA OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17C-PI, 393.55E-B, 393.83H | No |
| 86967108 | Feb 5, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-s-us-127-@-floyd-ave |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86952226 | Feb 2, 2026 | OH | 2 | WAPAKONETA OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86928458 | Jan 29, 2026 | OH | 3 | CLEVELAND OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86876086 | Jan 21, 2026 | MI | 3 | mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86484042 | Dec 3, 2025 | OH | 3 | CLYDE OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84924380 | Jun 10, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83577098 | Jan 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83561477 | Jan 6, 2025 | OH | 3 | DALTON OH |
KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 83257699 | Nov 21, 2024 | OH | 1 | BOWLING GREEN OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83147331 | Nov 13, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-i-94-w/b-&-wyoming |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 82396794 | Aug 15, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | No |
| 82279881 | Aug 1, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-roadside-(67) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80288863 | Nov 30, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b-i94-near-s.-127 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79995220 | Oct 23, 2023 | MI | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79619520 | Sep 7, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-i-75-sb-@-mm-22 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78664926 | May 18, 2023 | MI | 1 | I-75 SB @ MM 15 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.51, 392.2 | Yes |
| 78441517 | Apr 24, 2023 | MI | 1 | SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78331061 | Apr 11, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003411190 | Jan 21, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OH0195002544 | Jan 8, 2019 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OH0186049984 | Mar 27, 2018 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2016 | MC622097-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jan 14, 2016 | MC622097 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Nov 1, 2007 | MC622097-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7896457 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0239553001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 6, 2026 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZH5851 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Feb 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZH5851 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZH5851 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2021 | Jan 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPOH0560117316 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS071506 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2017 | Jan 6, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2828584 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2714 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 6, 2008 to Jan 11, 2016 | |||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN580177 | CARGO | Oct 5, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN580177 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 24, 2026insuranceCANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2018
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Jan 6, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 15, 2016
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Aug 12, 2008
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Aug 12, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 12, 2008authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2712 days (through Jan 15, 2016)
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Aug 6, 2008insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2008insurance gapCoverage gap: 2714 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 11, 2016)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 SB @ MM 15 | MI | 1 | 1 |
| SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE | MI | 1 | 0 |
| BOWLING GREEN OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| CLEVELAND OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| CLYDE OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| DALTON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| FREMONT OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| PIQUA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC622097
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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How to verify CENTER EXPRESS LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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