MDS EXPRESS INCORPORATED
USDOT 1510965 • 2070 WILLIAM STREET, BUFFALO, NY, 14206
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1704087 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1704087 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 2025 | — | 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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87484507 | ALLEGANY NY | NY | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87446920 | LIMESTONE NY | NY | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87354821 | ALLEGANY NY | NY | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 87208558 | ALLEGANY NY | NY | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 83421465 | LEWISTON NY | NY | Level 3 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 390.19A2, 392.9AA1 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 82421094 | LEWISTON QUEENSTON BRIDGE | NY | Level 2 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2, 999, 393.80 | No |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 82297927 | CHEEKTOWAGA NY | NY | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.95(a)(1), 393.9(a), 390.19(b)(2) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix