- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 900 days (since Dec 1, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
FIRST CITY EXPRESS LLC
FIRST CITY EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in BEMIDJI, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1511032. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
FIRST CITY EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Bemidji, MN. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 44% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (4) and SD (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.6% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and International 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 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 17 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 |
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 (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87833148 | May 12, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86750746 | Jan 8, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75C, 393.11LR, 392.2RG | No |
| 86479263 | Dec 3, 2025 | IA | 2 | I-35 212 MM SB |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.51, 393.95A, 395.8E | Yes |
| 86470889 | Dec 2, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84503238 | Apr 27, 2025 | IA | 3 | SB I-29 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83020822 | Oct 29, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82907133 | Oct 15, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82661025 | Sep 13, 2024 | ND | 2 | BISMARCK ND |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 172.600(c)(1) | No |
| 82591473 | Sep 6, 2024 | SD | 3 | SIOUX FALLS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82333364 | Aug 8, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81370881 | Apr 11, 2024 | MN | 1 | SAUK CENTRE MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81292472 | Apr 5, 2024 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81136781 | Mar 19, 2024 | SD | 3 | BRISTOL SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80240990 | Nov 19, 2023 | ND | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80095514 | Oct 31, 2023 | ND | 3 | nd-roadside,-valley-city |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80006704 | Oct 23, 2023 | IA | 3 | HWY 175 EB |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79653023 | Sep 13, 2023 | IA | 3 | WB I-80 113MM VAN METER |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.22(b) | No |
| 79585224 | Sep 1, 2023 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79561104 | Aug 30, 2023 | ND | 3 | PANGER SCALE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79522575 | Aug 25, 2023 | ND | 1 | APPLE CREEK REST AREA |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.47(a) | No |
| 79460583 | Aug 19, 2023 | SD | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79225566 | Jul 21, 2023 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79123760 | Jul 12, 2023 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN POE WB |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 78938572 | Jun 13, 2023 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78731108 | May 22, 2023 | MN | 1 | BAXTER |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2401424962 | May 30, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ND0001118988 | Jan 27, 2022 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| ILX001411940 | Jan 4, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MN0150890173 | Mar 28, 2015 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2015 | MC767661 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Dec 14, 2011 | MC767661-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100146 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000378-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN182264 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Jan 4, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN182264 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN182264 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0021967 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0021967 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2015 | Oct 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0005789 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2011 | Feb 17, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0005789 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2011 | Jan 9, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 4, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 12, 2015
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Jan 9, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2011
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 2 | 1 |
| CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | 2 | 2 |
| FORT MORGAN POE WB | CO | 1 | 1 |
| HWY 175 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-35 212 MM SB | IA | 1 | 1 |
| SB I-29 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| WB I-80 113MM VAN METER | IA | 1 | 0 |
| BAXTER | MN | 1 | 1 |
| SAUK CENTRE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 172.600(c)(1) | Emergency response information not available | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC767661
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TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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- 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.
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