EL DORADO EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Prior insurance gap · 1608 days Nov 7, 2013 → Apr 3, 2018
- Common (Property) gap · 1748 days Inactive Nov 13, 2013 → reinstated Aug 27, 2018
- Violations per Inspection above national average 4.67 vs 1.80 national (+2.87).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EL DORADO EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1429233) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): SHAWN LEWIS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Prior insurance gap · 1608 days — Nov 7, 2013 → Apr 3, 2018 • Common (Property) gap · 1748 days — Inactive Nov 13, 2013 → reinstated Aug 27, 2018 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.67 vs 1.80 national (+2.87). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1429233/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 19, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC540170ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EL DORADO EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in HAWKESBURY, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1429233. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EL DORADO EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, based in Hawkesbury, ON. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (1) and MI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (57.1% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 13, 2013 to Aug 27, 2018 (1748 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 28, 2010 to Mar 31, 2010 (3 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 7, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 (1608 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mana | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 3.50 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 4.33 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.66 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 7.50 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84276946 | Mar 31, 2025 | SC | 3 | GABLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 83740340 | Jan 29, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-mattawan/i-94 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2SLIMPT, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83079832 | Oct 29, 2024 | NY | 2 | QUEENSBURY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | No |
| 81427653 | Apr 18, 2024 | NY | 3 | NICHOLS NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79515468 | Aug 23, 2023 | NY | 2 | ny-hastings-(sb) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NC0108192332 | Aug 4, 2025 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP14094160 | Dec 13, 2012 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0102316597 | Mar 16, 2008 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 27, 2018 | MC540170-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 3, 2006 | MC540170-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7L8506256 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7L8506256 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7L8506256 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36549 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 13, 2021 | May 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T36549 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 13, 2021 | Apr 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 05 CBC 0668170 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2018 | Oct 13, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 05 CBC 0668170 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 05 CBC 0668170 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2018 | Nov 12, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1608 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 7, 2013 to Apr 3, 2018 | ||||||
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T33603 | BIPD | — | Oct 20, 2010 | Nov 7, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R33484 | CARGO | — | Oct 20, 2010 | Nov 7, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R33262 | CARGO | — | Mar 31, 2010 | Oct 24, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T33373 | BIPD | — | Mar 31, 2010 | Oct 20, 2010 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R33262 | CARGO | — | Mar 31, 2010 | Oct 20, 2010 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T33373 | BIPD | — | Mar 31, 2010 | Oct 24, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 28, 2010 to Mar 31, 2010 | ||||||
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T33068 | BIPD | — | Aug 15, 2009 | Mar 28, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | R32962 | CARGO | — | Aug 15, 2009 | Mar 28, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGHOLH1000667 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2009 | Aug 15, 2009 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGHOLH1000667 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Aug 15, 2009 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | KGHOLH1000667 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1000667 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1000667 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 900227 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 900227 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 11, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 4, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 17, 2024
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Nov 12, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 13, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Aug 27, 2018
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Apr 3, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Nov 13, 2013
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Nov 13, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 13, 2013authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1748 days (through Aug 27, 2018)
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Nov 7, 2013insuranceCANCEL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2013insuranceCANCEL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 1608 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 3, 2018)
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Oct 24, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2010
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Oct 20, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2010
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Mar 28, 2010insuranceCANCEL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2010insuranceCANCEL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2010insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 31, 2010)
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Aug 15, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Mar 18, 2009
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Mar 17, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jan 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| NICHOLS NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| QUEENSBURY NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| GABLE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC540170
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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How to verify EL DORADO EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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