AVALANCHE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1356022 • 32 COLONIAL DR, PENFIELD, NY, 14526
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-520223 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 20, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0097436001 | ON FILE | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-0139P530-TIL-09 | ON FILE | Sep 7, 2009 | Apr 24, 2016 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF003018 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF003018 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2018 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068881504 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2017 | Mar 26, 2018 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-5551504 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5068881504 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN188895 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2016 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881767 02 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881767 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057414 | REPLACED | Nov 6, 2013 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057414 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2013 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881207 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 6, 2013 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9880795 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2011 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9880473 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2010 | Nov 6, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9880134 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2010 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC4930587 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC4930587 00 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2009 | Sep 7, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN640028 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2009 | Sep 7, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN640028 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2009 | Sep 7, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN604134 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2008 | May 25, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN604134 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2008 | May 25, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN445198 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2005 | Apr 13, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN445198 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2005 | Apr 13, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0097436001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003018 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF003018 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068881504 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2018 | Mar 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068881504 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN188895 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-5551504 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2017 | Mar 26, 2017 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-0139P530-TIL-09 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2016 | Apr 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881767 02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2016 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881767 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057414 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2014 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057414 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9881207 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9880795 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9880473 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2011 | Nov 6, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9880134 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2010 | Nov 6, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC4930587 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2009 | Nov 6, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN640028 | CARGO | Sep 7, 2009 | Sep 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN640028 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2009 | Sep 7, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC4930587 00 | CARGO | Sep 7, 2009 | Sep 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN604134 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2009 | May 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN604134 | CARGO | May 25, 2009 | May 25, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN445198 | CARGO | Apr 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN445198 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-520223 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2018 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2017 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2016 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2015 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2014 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2012 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2011 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2010 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2009 |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2009 |
| MC520223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 3, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC520223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2008 |
| MC520223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 22, 2005 | REVOKED | Jun 1, 2009 |
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
12 states • 63 inspections
Violation Summary (38 violations from 63 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:393.13D3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (63 inspections)
Showing 50 of 63
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | 80 | ...317596 | AVALANCHE EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IR80 mm87el | ...316202 | AVALANCHE EXPRESS INC |
| May 27, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GENESEO | I-80 | ...217980 | AVALANCHE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 20, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2015 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2015 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2014 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2014 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2011 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events