DOVE EXPRESS INC
CLEVELAND, OH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 4587 days Apr 17, 2007 → Nov 7, 2019
- Contract (Property) gap · 4586 days Inactive Apr 23, 2007 → reinstated Nov 12, 2019
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DOVE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1280124) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): ELENA DOROBANTU (Company officer); FLORIN BIRSAN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 4587 days — Apr 17, 2007 → Nov 7, 2019 • Contract (Property) gap · 4586 days — Inactive Apr 23, 2007 → reinstated Nov 12, 2019 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1280124/ 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 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144026 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −4 (11 → 7) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −5 (13 → 8) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jun 27, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.26% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DOVE EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1280124. 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 7 power units and 8 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
DOVE EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 13 drivers, based in Cleveland, OH. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 533% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (6) and TX (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Hyundai Translead, Volvo, and Mack truck are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,026 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 23, 2007 to Nov 12, 2019 (4586 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 17, 2007 to Nov 7, 2019 (4587 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 13 8Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 11 7Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.09 | 2 | — | 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86241163 | Nov 4, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85851703 | Sep 22, 2025 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85804314 | Sep 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85733196 | Sep 7, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 85400832 | Aug 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 NB MM 59 REST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85387582 | Jul 31, 2025 | OH | 3 | LEBANON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85208825 | Jul 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85097435 | Jun 25, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 84899362 | Jun 5, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84201408 | Mar 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83868487 | Feb 14, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83765489 | Feb 1, 2025 | KY | 3 | GREENVILLE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83734371 | Jan 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | UNION CITY TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83101733 | Nov 5, 2024 | AR | 2 | LITTLE ROCK AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 83057130 | Oct 30, 2024 | TN | 3 | UNION CITY TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82748052 | Sep 24, 2024 | OH | 1 | REST AREA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82602045 | Sep 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.11(a)(1), 393.203(e) | No |
| 82524765 | Aug 21, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82389911 | Aug 14, 2024 | AR | 3 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79602337 | Sep 5, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 30 WESTBOUND MT PLEASANT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78946995 | Jun 16, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-72 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78350725 | Apr 12, 2023 | NY | 2 | ny-valcour-(nb) | — | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| OH0255156550 | Aug 22, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX76EAHQE10W | Jun 11, 2025 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV000011740A | Feb 18, 2006 | WV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC493343 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
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| Nov 12, 2019 | MC493343-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 30, 2004 | MC493343-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7312527403 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7815999 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA971049099 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA01359785 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA01359785 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2019 | Jun 9, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 4587 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 17, 2007 to Nov 7, 2019 | ||||||
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103007510900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2006 | Apr 17, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8199238 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 15, 2006 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448387 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 28, 2005 | Aug 13, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448387 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2004 | Feb 15, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448387 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2004 | Jan 28, 2005 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 27, 2025
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Jun 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 9, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 12, 2019
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Apr 23, 2007
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Apr 23, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 23, 2007authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 4586 days (through Nov 12, 2019)
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Apr 17, 2007insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 17, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 4587 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 7, 2019)
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Aug 15, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 15, 2005
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Aug 13, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 15, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 2005
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Jan 28, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 3 | 0 |
| UNION CITY TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| I-72 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| GREENVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC493343
common · N · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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22 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify DOVE EXPRESS INC
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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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