LUCKY WAY EXPRESS

USDOT 1236558 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: VITALIY PONKRATOV General Freight Based in VANCOUVER, WA Grade A · 94

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

Coverage resumed · Sep 25, 2007

Coverage resumed · Jul 20, 2009

Contract (Property) reinstated · Jul 21, 2009

Policy effective · Sep 25, 2010

Review these

Prior insurance gap · 34 days Aug 22, 2007 → Sep 25, 2007
Prior insurance gap · 242 days Nov 20, 2008 → Jul 20, 2009
Contract (Property) gap · 889 days Inactive Feb 13, 2007 → reinstated Jul 21, 2009

On file

Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →

Company officer: VITALIY PONKRATOV

Cargo: General Freight

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — LUCKY WAY EXPRESS (USDOT 1236558)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): VITALIY PONKRATOV (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 34 days — Aug 22, 2007 → Sep 25, 2007
  • Prior insurance gap · 242 days — Nov 20, 2008 → Jul 20, 2009
  • Contract (Property) gap · 889 days — Inactive Feb 13, 2007 → reinstated Jul 21, 2009

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1236558/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers

On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 1236558

In FMCSA records since Apr 15, 2004 (~22y)

Company officer VITALIY PONKRATOV

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

General Freight

Fleet size 1 units

Drivers 1

Annual mileage 47,681 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (360) 772-4136

Email: [email protected]

Physical

2507 NE 96TH AVE

VANCOUVER, WA 98662

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 1236558

In FMCSA records since Apr 15, 2004 (~22y)

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 47,681 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Active insurance

Related filings

Insurance
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Policy effective Sep 25, 2010
Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	1	0	0
Trailers	1	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	4	4	0
OOS inspections	0	1	0
OOS percentage	0%	25%	—
National average	6.67%	22.26%	4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

1 all-time

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS is a motor carrier based in VANCOUVER, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1236558. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 19 years on FMCSA's records, based in Vancouver, WA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and WA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (50.0% of violations); top code 390.19B2-BIENNIAL (390.19B2-BIENNIAL) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Unknown, and Extre are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 240,416 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 240,416 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 13, 2007 to Jul 21, 2009 (889 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 22, 2007 to Sep 25, 2007 (34 days)
No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 25, 2008 to Sep 29, 2008 (4 days)
No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 20, 2008 to Jul 20, 2009 (242 days)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
California (CA)	2	0	0.0%	Feb 20, 2026
South Dakota (SD)	1	0	0.0%	Sep 23, 2024
Washington (WA)	1	1	100.0%	Oct 8, 2025

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Freightliner		4
Unknown		2
Extre		1
Trailer		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Serious	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	—	—	Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	—	—	Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service	—	—	Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving	—	—	Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	—	—	Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
87121188	Feb 20, 2026	CA	1	COTTONWOOD IF	FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR WA RP12945 · 1FVXFB001DDBX4254	0	—	No
86324420	Nov 4, 2025	CA	2	DUNSMUIR GRADE IF	FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR WA RP12945 · 1FVXFB001DDBX4254	0	—	No
86027602	Oct 8, 2025	WA	3	RIDGEFIELD WA	FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR WA RP12945 · 1FVXFB001DDBX4254	2	392.9BA-INACTIVE, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL	Yes
82730769	Sep 23, 2024	SD	3	TILFORD SD	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK IN 3329947 · 3ALHHTDV3PDUA5872	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
WA0002744835	Feb 12, 2007	WA	0	0	Yes	No	Tow

Authority Records (1 docket)

common

MC507711

—

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Unknown	MC507711	common	N	—

MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date	Docket	Action	Authority	PDF
Jul 21, 2009	MC507711-P	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →
Feb 25, 2005	MC507711-P	CPL	REVOCATION	CPL →
Dec 9, 2004	MC91-P	GRANT	PERMIT	GRANT →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP82358A	91X	$1,000,000	Sep 25, 2010	On file	ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN606567	BIPD/Primary	—	Jul 20, 2009	Sep 25, 2010	REPLACED
Coverage gap — 242 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 20, 2008 to Jul 20, 2009
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN606567	BIPD/Primary	—	Sep 29, 2008	Nov 20, 2008	CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 4 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 25, 2008 to Sep 29, 2008
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA02419201	BIPD/Primary	—	Mar 5, 2008	Sep 25, 2008	CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA02419201	BIPD/Primary	—	Sep 25, 2007	Mar 5, 2008	CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 34 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 22, 2007 to Sep 25, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA00431701	BIPD/Primary	—	May 17, 2007	Aug 22, 2007	CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA00431701	BIPD/Primary	—	Feb 7, 2007	May 17, 2007	CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	481042	BIPD/Primary	—	Feb 7, 2006	Feb 7, 2007	CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	453941	BIPD/Primary	—	Feb 7, 2005	Feb 7, 2006	CANCELLED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Sep 25, 2010

insurance

TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Jul 21, 2009

authority

REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Nov 20, 2008

insurance

CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Nov 20, 2008

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 242 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 20, 2009)
Sep 25, 2008

insurance

CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Sep 25, 2008

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 4 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 29, 2008)
Mar 5, 2008

insurance

CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Aug 22, 2007

insurance

CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Aug 22, 2007

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 34 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 25, 2007)
May 17, 2007

insurance

CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Feb 13, 2007

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Feb 13, 2007

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Feb 13, 2007

authority gap

Contract (Property) authority inactive: 889 days (through Jul 21, 2009)
Feb 7, 2007

insurance

CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Feb 7, 2006

authority

DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
Details →
Feb 7, 2006

insurance

CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
COTTONWOOD IF	CA	1	0
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF	CA	1	0
TILFORD SD	SD	1	0
RIDGEFIELD WA	WA	1	1

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify LUCKY WAY EXPRESS

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
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.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LUCKY WAY EXPRESS

Is LUCKY WAY EXPRESS an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. LUCKY WAY EXPRESS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1236558 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is LUCKY WAY EXPRESS's safety rating? ▾

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has LUCKY WAY EXPRESS had? ▾

4 roadside inspections are on file for LUCKY WAY EXPRESS in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is LUCKY WAY EXPRESS's out-of-service rate? ▾

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is LUCKY WAY EXPRESS based? ▾

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2507 NE 96TH AVE, VANCOUVER, Washington 98662. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does LUCKY WAY EXPRESS have valid operating authority? ▾

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does LUCKY WAY EXPRESS operate? ▾

LUCKY WAY EXPRESS self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has LUCKY WAY EXPRESS had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for LUCKY WAY EXPRESS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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