- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Mar 12, 2013 · Docket MC548850.
- Contract (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Mar 12, 2013 · Docket MC548850.
PIONEER EXPRESS INC
SAINT GEORGE, UT
PIONEER EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SAINT GEORGE, UT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1452313. 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 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PIONEER EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Saint George, UT. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for broker (contract and common authority is revoked).
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 340% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in UT (6) and CA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 14, 2013 to Apr 5, 2016 (1057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (UT) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 16 | |
| Utility | 14 | |
| Great Dane | 11 | |
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Kenworth | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87731490 | Apr 29, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 16B-DPASS | No |
| 87612980 | Apr 17, 2026 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87422248 | Mar 11, 2026 | NV | 3 | APEX CHECK SITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86947279 | Feb 2, 2026 | KS | 2 | KS |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 86853471 | Jan 20, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86623516 | Dec 18, 2025 | UT | 1 | ut-st.-george-ut |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86391285 | Nov 20, 2025 | CO | 3 | SILVERTHORNE CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85958424 | Sep 30, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 85889761 | Sep 25, 2025 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85740134 | Sep 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-cvef-jpoe |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 85461507 | Aug 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85394567 | Aug 2, 2025 | UT | 1 | ut-st.-george-ut |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 395.3A2-HOSPD | Yes |
| 85385738 | Aug 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85194920 | Jul 10, 2025 | CO | 3 | ANTONITO CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85163204 | Jul 1, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84878167 | May 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84529995 | Apr 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84270793 | Mar 31, 2025 | UT | 3 | NEPHI UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84028456 | Mar 3, 2025 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECK SITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.207B-AALPME | No |
| 83763266 | Feb 1, 2025 | UT | 3 | ut-st.-george-ut |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83633635 | Jan 15, 2025 | WA | 2 | KENNEWICK WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83144693 | Nov 6, 2024 | AZ | 3 | WITTMANN AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83031913 | Oct 29, 2024 | UT | 1 | ut-st.-george-ut |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 81111073 | Mar 11, 2024 | CA | 3 | SANTA BARBARA |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80819551 | Feb 2, 2024 | AZ | 2 | LITTLEFIELD AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA7552300660 | Dec 28, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| UT1501558874 | Mar 9, 2015 | UT | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (6 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2016 | MC548850-B | CPL | LICENSE | View PDF → |
| Aug 23, 2016 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | View PDF → |
| Mar 26, 2013 | MC548850-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Feb 7, 2013 | MC548850 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Nov 23, 2010 | MC548850-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JET INSURANCE COMPANY | BX0055258 | Surety | May 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPUT0560141418 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT20232A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615246196 | SURETY | Aug 29, 2020 | Aug 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615246196 | SURETY | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2002193 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2020 | Apr 5, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0064638 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2019 | Apr 5, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 100323573 | SURETY | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 100323573 | SURETY | Aug 29, 2016 | Aug 14, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2959758 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2016 | Apr 5, 2019 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1057 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 14, 2013 to Apr 5, 2016 | |||||
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4X9 13 26 | BIPD/Full (1) | Apr 5, 2013 | Apr 5, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0010259 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0010259 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2013 | May 14, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0010259 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2012 | Mar 12, 2013 | NAME CHANGED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278002 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2011 | Nov 3, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 3, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278001 | CARGO | Nov 16, 2010 | Apr 29, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278001 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278001 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06278001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 | REPLACED |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98473488 | CARGO | Feb 2, 2006 | May 5, 2006 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Nov 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 5, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 2, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 14, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 9, 2016
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Apr 5, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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May 14, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 14, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 1057 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 5, 2016)
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Apr 5, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2013
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Mar 12, 2013
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Mar 12, 2013insuranceNAMECHG — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 12, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 3, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 3, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 24, 2011
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Apr 29, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 22, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 16, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 5, 2006insuranceCANCEL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 24, 2006
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLEFIELD AZ | AZ | 2 | 1 |
| WITTMANN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SANTA BARBARA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ANTONITO CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| SILVERTHORNE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| KS | KS | 1 | 1 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC548850
Common (Property) · REVOKED · MC
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JET INSURANCE COMPANY
Surety policy on file
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MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Full (1) policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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