FLATLAND EXPRESS LTD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 3818 days Inactive Mar 17, 2009 → reinstated Aug 30, 2019
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FLATLAND EXPRESS LTD (USDOT 1585731) 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 Officer(s): JEREMY THIESSEN (Company officer); KLAUS PETERS (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 3818 days — Inactive Mar 17, 2009 → reinstated Aug 30, 2019 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1585731/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Driver OOS 3.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.5% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32959 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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.
2 active liability policies
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 Jan 11, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC587062ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 32 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 98 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.08% | 18.46% | — |
| 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
FLATLAND EXPRESS LTD is a motor carrier based in PLUM COULEE, MB, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1585731. 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 30 power units and 26 drivers, with 98 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.5%. 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.
FLATLAND EXPRESS LTD is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 26 drivers, with 17 years on FMCSA's records, based in Plum Coulee, MB. Across 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
60 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 114% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (15) and ND (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
21.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,959 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 17, 2009 to Aug 30, 2019 (3818 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | May 5, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 34 | |
| Unknown | 22 | |
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Volvo | 18 | |
| Load King | 15 | |
| Great Dane | 15 |
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 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 11 | — | 0.63 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 3.64 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 5.21 | 5 | — | 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 (98 rows) View all 98 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88460580 | Jul 19, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88353424 | Jul 8, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 88302674 | Jul 1, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88294765 | Jul 1, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 88258486 | Jun 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLRD | No |
| 88243985 | Jun 25, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88036682 | Jun 2, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87777027 | May 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24C2III | No |
| 87722187 | Apr 29, 2026 | ND | 2 | CARPIO ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87637952 | Apr 20, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 2-SLLEWG3, 2-SLLEWA3, 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87555104 | Apr 12, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 48A-BMBCBD | No |
| 87552356 | Apr 10, 2026 | ND | 3 | HILLSBORO ND |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87501555 | Apr 6, 2026 | OK | 2 | US 81 S/B 164TH ST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87428655 | Mar 27, 2026 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 87404512 | Mar 19, 2026 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87282720 | Mar 11, 2026 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87146978 | Feb 25, 2026 | ND | 3 | JOLIETTE ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87115848 | Feb 20, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-INAT | No |
| 87015136 | Feb 10, 2026 | ND | 3 | CARPIO ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87003642 | Feb 10, 2026 | SD | 2 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86978754 | Feb 4, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.16, 395.8E1-PC, 392.2RG | No |
| 86926983 | Jan 29, 2026 | ND | 3 | JOLIETTE ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86839874 | Jan 14, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.110B, 395.24C2III | Yes |
| 86432824 | Nov 29, 2025 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 86427622 | Nov 27, 2025 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000110983 | Mar 16, 2020 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2019 | MC587062-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 21, 2019 | MC587062 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Mar 5, 2007 | MC587062-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 902014800 / 800170492. | 84 | — | Jan 11, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIFAM1000430472 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 29, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIFAM1000408337 | CARGO | — | Feb 27, 2007 | Mar 11, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIFAM1000408337 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2007 | Mar 11, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 30, 2019
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Mar 17, 2009
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Mar 17, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 17, 2009authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 3818 days (through Aug 30, 2019)
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Mar 11, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE 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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| SISSETON SD | SD | 8 | 4 |
| BUXTON ND | ND | 6 | 1 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 4 | 1 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 3 | 0 |
| ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE | MN | 3 | 1 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 3 | 1 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| CARPIO ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| JOLIETTE ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| PEMBINA ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC587062
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
84 policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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98 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify FLATLAND EXPRESS LTD
- 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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