R & B EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1401085 • 16245 E CLOVERMEAD ST, COVINA, CA, 91722
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-531795 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 21, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0087526001 | ON FILE | Aug 22, 2020 | Aug 22, 2021 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-017170 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2020 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-016153 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015453 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015453 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-016153 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2018 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015453 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-015453 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-014661 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-014661 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2016 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-013916 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2015 | Aug 22, 2016 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT786259-8011-111 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2011 | Aug 22, 2015 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC1593914 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2010 | Aug 22, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491170 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2009 | Aug 22, 2010 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 948488801 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2008 | Aug 22, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 480040 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2008 | Aug 22, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 480040 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 1, 2007 | Mar 3, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 480040 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 231287902 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2312879-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0087526001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-017170 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2020 | Aug 22, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016153 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2019 | Aug 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016153 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015453 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015453 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015453 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-015453 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014661 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2017 | Aug 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-014661 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-013916 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT786259-8011-111 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2015 | Aug 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC1593914 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2011 | Aug 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 491170 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2010 | Aug 22, 2010 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 948488801 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2009 | Aug 22, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 480040 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2008 | Aug 22, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 480040 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2008 | Mar 3, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 480040 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2008 | Jan 23, 2008 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 231287902 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 2312879-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2006 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2020 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2019 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2018 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2018 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2017 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2017 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2016 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2011 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2009 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2008 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2007 |
| MC531795 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2006 |
| MC531795 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 2005 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (45 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...LK0688 | R & B EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTEBELLO | 34.033220 / -118.138365 | ...HU3680 | R & B EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M286 | ...HU3680 | R & B EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 12, 2018 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records