ABSOLUTE EXPRESS TRANS LLC

USDOT 1255725 • DBA: AXT • 5735 CATCHFLY RD, WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 revoked
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,255,725
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6143526656
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
5735 CATCHFLY RD, WESTERVILLE, OH, 43081
Mailing Address
P O BOX 44333, COLUMBUS, OH, 43204
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 12.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 5.8 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 2 revoked/inactive authority filings and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
2
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Nov 23, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-680550REVOKEDOct 13, 2009Jun 20, 2023
Common CarrierMC-680550REVOKEDOct 13, 2009Jun 20, 2023

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA 2931329ON FILENov 23, 2020Nov 15, 2022
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPDPL199522512ON FILENov 27, 2015Dec 23, 2015
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN642432ON FILEAug 3, 2009Oct 5, 2009

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA 2931329REPLACEDNov 23, 2020Oct 11, 2022
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPDPL199522512CANCELLEDOct 20, 2015Nov 27, 2015
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPDPL199522512REPLACEDAug 27, 2015Oct 20, 2015
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPDPL199522512CANCELLEDMar 27, 2015Aug 27, 2015
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Jan 5, 2015
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Jun 3, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2015
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Nov 3, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014REPLACEDMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Dec 3, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014REPLACEDMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014REPLACEDMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Jul 3, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014REPLACEDMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014REPLACEDMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0931014CANCELLEDMar 24, 2014Feb 2, 2015
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN642432CANCELLEDAug 3, 2009Oct 5, 2009
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN642432CANCELLEDMay 21, 2009Aug 3, 2009
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN642432CANCELLEDMay 21, 2009Aug 3, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA 2931329BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2022Nov 15, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA 2931329BIPD/PrimaryOct 11, 2022Oct 11, 2022
CANCELOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199522512BIPDDec 23, 2015Dec 23, 2015
CANCELOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199522512BIPDNov 27, 2015Nov 27, 2015
TERM/REPLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199522512BIPDOct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2015
CANCELOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL199522512BIPDAug 27, 2015Aug 27, 2015
CANCELCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2015Mar 24, 2015
TERM/CANCLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryFeb 2, 2015Feb 2, 2015
TERM/CANCLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2015Jan 5, 2015
TERM/CANCLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 2014Dec 3, 2014
TERM/CANCLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2014Nov 3, 2014
CANCELCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryJul 3, 2014Jul 3, 2014
TERM/CANCLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2014Jun 3, 2014
TERM/REPLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
TERM/REPLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
TERM/REPLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
TERM/REPLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
TERM/REPLCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0931014BIPD/PrimaryMar 24, 2014Mar 24, 2014
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN642432BIPD/PrimaryOct 5, 2009Oct 5, 2009
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN642432CARGOOct 5, 2009Oct 5, 2009
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN642432BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2009Aug 3, 2009
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN642432CARGOAug 3, 2009Aug 3, 2009

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-680550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-680550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-680550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-680550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-680550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-680550INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (14 events)

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Authority Action History (14 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 23, 2023Unknown
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 23, 2023Unknown
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 25, 2020REVOKEDJun 20, 2023
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 25, 2020REVOKEDJun 20, 2023
MC680550COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 30, 2015
MC680550CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 30, 2015
MC680550COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 9, 2014
MC680550CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 9, 2014
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 27, 2014REVOKEDDec 23, 2015
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 27, 2014REVOKEDDec 23, 2015
MC680550COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2009
MC680550CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2009
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 4, 2009REVOKEDOct 13, 2009
MC680550MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 4, 2009REVOKEDOct 13, 2009

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
39%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
8
Violations
19
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
12.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states8 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (19 violations from 8 inspections)

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Violation Summary (19 violations from 8 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps423Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.38vs nat'l 1.80
+0.57 above avg

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 28, 2024MITOW00ROMULUSS I 275...BM9489ABSOLUTE EXPRESS TRANS LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 28, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 20, 2023
Authority
Jun 20, 2023
Authority
Nov 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 23, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD
Nov 27, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD
Oct 20, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD
Aug 27, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD
Mar 24, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Feb 2, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Jul 3, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Mar 24, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Aug 3, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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