GRIZZLY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1408965 • DBA: GRIZZLY EXPRESS • 10159 HWY 2 EAST, CORAM, MT, 59913
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-533964 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GA23MOT02268600 | ON FILE | Nov 2, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0007221 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | W30AF00150 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 778534001 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1292876 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP33969A | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2005 | Nov 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | GA23MOT02268600 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0007221 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W30AF00150 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 778534001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1292876 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP33969A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-533964 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC533964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 |
| MC533964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC533964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2019 |
| MC533964 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 2005 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2024 |
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 • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (19 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*068.90 | ...MC8390 | GRIZZLY EXPRESS |
| Nov 8, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEAVENWORTH | SR-97*175.34 | ...630910 | GRIZZLY EXPRESS |
| Jul 10, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | HANCOCK | 607 | ...BA7778 | GRIZZLY EXPRESS |
| Feb 19, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FISHERS | I-69 | ...498172 | GRIZZLY EXPRESS |
| Jan 13, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2012 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records