MLA EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1392820 • 22651 128TH PL SE, KENT, WA, 98031

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:None on file

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

1,392,820

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Washington

Phone

2538542646

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

567,000

BOC-3 Agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Physical Address

22651 128TH PL SE, KENT, WA, 98031

Contact

Phone: 2538542646

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH

No insurance filings on record

This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

HIGH

1 fatal crash in last 24 months

1 total fatality. See crash history below.

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

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-1754749	DISMISSED	Unknown	Unknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC1754749	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	DISMISSED	Sep 22, 2025	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

22%

Hours of Service

N/A

Unsafe Driving

48%

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

Inspections

Violations

123

23 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

20.5%

Driver OOS %

4.5%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 44 inspections

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 44 inspections)

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 44 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	6	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	4	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201B-FR	Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing	3	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL	Lighting devices/reflectors	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	3	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	3	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-H	Horn inoperable	2	0	2	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS	Suspension defective	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW	Driving while disqualified	2	1	10	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.301A	387.301A	2	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBML	Suspension - Broken main leaf spring	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STCB	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPB	Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-B	Battery improperly secured	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD	Steering - Power steering components loose/broken	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55A-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM	Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSML	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT	390.21TB2-DOT	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.83G-ELDC	Exhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits en	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLF	Steering - Power steering reservoir low fluid	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA	Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.25A2	Learner's Permit (CLP) - Operate a CMV without a valid state driver's license	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)	Physical qualification - general	1	0	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25E-L	Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.5%vs nat'l 23.4%

-2.9 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

4.5%vs nat'l 6.7%

-2.2 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

2.80vs nat'l 1.80

+1.00 above avg

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

Inspection History (44 inspections)

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Inspection History (44 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 30, 2026	87448286	POULSBO WA	WA	Level 1	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	10	393.201B-FR, 393.207C-SBML, 393.9A-LFTSI	Yes
Feb 17, 2026	87107753	TUMWATER WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	86988904	POULSBO WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLCP	No
Jan 15, 2026	86834580	REDMOND WA	WA	Level 5	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 15, 2026	86834442	REDMOND WA	WA	Level 5	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.9A-LIL	No
Jan 15, 2026	86833466	REDMOND WA	WA	Level 5	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.45D-B, 393.60C, 393.95F	No
Jan 8, 2026	86772680	MOUNT VERNON WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 29, 2025	86475689	KINGSTON WA	WA	Level 1	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	20	393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.11A1-LCL	No
Oct 22, 2025	86154608	BREMERTON WA	WA	Level 2	STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLMF, 392.2-SLLSR	No
Sep 26, 2025	85922284	BOW WA	WA	Level 1	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 19, 2025	85863159	LAKEWOOD WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLLR, 387.301A	No
Sep 17, 2025	85836293	KINGSTON WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.16-D, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW	Yes
Sep 11, 2025	85787175	LAKEWOOD WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLLR, 387.301A	No
Aug 9, 2025	85490489	SILVERDALE WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 1, 2025	85129908	CUSTER WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
May 13, 2025	84662783	TUMWATER WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSIV	No
Mar 11, 2025	84114102	BOW WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	8	393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSML	Yes
Feb 6, 2025	83816183	KINGSTON WA	WA	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.11A1-LCL, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.11A1-LRLMWR	Yes
Jan 28, 2025	83735082	KINGSTON WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2-SLLSIV, 392.16-D, 390.21TB2-DOT	No
Jan 25, 2025	83702743	MARYSVILLE WA	WA	Level 3	HYTR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 7, 2025	83553008	GIG HARBOR WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.45D-B, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSR	No
Jan 6, 2025	83553184	EVERETT WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSIV	No
Jan 3, 2025	83531154	LYNDEN WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 28, 2024	83495619	SILVERDALE WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 10, 2024	83373914	TACOMA WA	WA	Level 2	CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK	9	393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LCL	Yes
Dec 4, 2024	83323806	BOW WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.209E-SPSRLF, 393.209E-SPSLA, 396.3A1-BALAC	No
Nov 12, 2024	83157534	Roadside	WA	Level 3	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLS4, 383.25A2	Yes
Oct 31, 2024	83058946	BOW WA	WA	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WS	No
Jul 2, 2024	82031789	TUMWATER WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
May 2, 2024	81625124	GIG HARBOR WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	3	396.5(b), 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(c)	No
Apr 17, 2024	81383229	LYNDEN WA	WA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2, 396.17(c)	No
Apr 11, 2024	81324479	TUMWATER WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	10	392.16-D, 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LFTSI	Yes
Feb 8, 2024	80834747	FEDERAL WAY WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI	Yes
Jan 15, 2024	80855978	GIG HARBOR WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	6	393.9A-LRLI, 393.45B2-B, 393.47(e)	No
Jan 2, 2024	80739126	GIG HARBOR WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	5	392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.53B-B	No
Dec 22, 2023	80456786	ARLINGTON WA	WA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	391.41(a)	No
Dec 13, 2023	80404695	SC39 EVERETT SOUTHBOUND	WA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 8, 2023	80148486	SC39 EVERETT SOUTHBOUND	WA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 2, 2023	80068024	GIG HARBOR WA	WA	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.45D-B, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.25E-L	Yes
Oct 16, 2023	79935378	BELLINGHAM	WA	Level 3	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 11, 2023	79644930	SC26 FEDERAL WAY NORTHBOUND	WA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 24, 2023	79237224	POULSBO	WA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.9(a), 392.2	Yes
Jun 19, 2023	78939317	WB	WA	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	396.3(a)(1), 393.78	Yes
Jun 14, 2023	78916225	SC39 EVERETT SOUTHBOUND	WA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

31 total · 19.4% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

GIG HARBOR WA5 · 1 OOS

BOW WA4 · 1 OOS

KINGSTON WA4 · 2 OOS

TUMWATER WA4 · 1 OOS

REDMOND WA3

SC39 EVERETT SOUTHBOUND3

POULSBO WA2 · 1 OOS

LAKEWOOD WA2

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance95 · 20 OOS

Unsafe Driving21 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness4 · 2 OOS

General/Admin3

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 2 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Nov 29, 2025	WA	FATAL	1	0	POULSBO	SR-104 MP 020.80	...282140	MLA EXPRESS
Apr 11, 2024	WA	TOW	0	0	TUMWATER	I-5*101.60	...AG9112	MLA EXPRESS
Jun 17, 2023	WA	INJURY	0	1	DUVALL	SR-203*008.00	...AC7619	MLA EXPRESS
Jun 9, 2022	WA	TOW	0	0	OLYMPIA	SR-101*367.00	...486874	MLA EXPRESS
May 24, 2021	WA	TOW	0	0	REDMOND	NE NOVELTY RD BLK 21600	...AC7619	MLA EXPRESS
Apr 29, 2019	WA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 8, 2018	WA	INJURY	0	3	—	—	—	—
Dec 9, 2016	WA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 9, 2016	WA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 4, 2016	WA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 22, 2016	WA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—