DF EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1383267 • 821 80TH ST NE, BISMARCK, ND, 58501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-527234 | REVOKED | Aug 24, 2005 | Dec 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0072334001 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2016 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN625808 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2008 | Sep 14, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS057652 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2476960 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2476960 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2013 | Oct 6, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN625808 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2008 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C330955 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 475795 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0072334001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS057652 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2016 | Nov 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2476960 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2015 | Nov 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2476960 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN625808 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2013 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN625808 | CARGO | Sep 14, 2011 | Sep 14, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 475795 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C330955 | CARGO | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-527234 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-527234 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC527234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2016 |
| MC527234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 |
| MC527234 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 12, 2008 | REVOKED | Dec 29, 2025 |
| MC527234 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2005 | REVOKED | Aug 24, 2005 |
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
6 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
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 (13 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SYMMES (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...VK7044 | DF EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | KATY | E 28400 IH10 HWY | ...248658 | DF EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 12, 2018 | KS | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | KS | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2013 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2011 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2009 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records