LIFE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1606836 • 12221 SE 259TH PL, KENT, WA, 98030
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4004710 | ON FILE | Jul 7, 2017 | Jul 7, 2024 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166502 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166502 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166502 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166502 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2017 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166502 | REPLACED | Jul 11, 2016 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166502 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 11, 2016 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08166501 | REPLACED | Jul 11, 2015 | Jul 11, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM003623-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2014 | Jul 11, 2015 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM003623-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2013 | Jul 11, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2225240 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK002595 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2012 | May 21, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK002595 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2012 | Jun 27, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK002595 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 23, 2011 | Nov 5, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK002595 | REPLACED | Sep 23, 2011 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TK516450 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2007 | Sep 23, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4004710 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166502 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166502 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2017 | Jul 7, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166502 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2017 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166502 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166502 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2017 | Feb 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166502 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08166501 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM003623-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2015 | Jul 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM003623-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2225240 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2013 | Jul 11, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK002595 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK002595 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2013 | May 21, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK002595 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2012 | Nov 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK002595 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 3, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK516450 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-629831 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2017 |
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 |
| MC629831 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | May 5, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2015 |
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2014 |
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2013 |
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2012 |
| MC629831 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2011 |
| MC629831 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 15, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC629831 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 26, 2010 |
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
3 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.334B-HMM | HM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | NAMPA | US 20 | ...409070 | LIFE EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 21, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*054.80 | ...390567 | LIFE EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 30, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYNNWOOD | 200TH ST SW BLK 6400 | ...254236 | LIFE EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 5, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD | I-5*125.00 | ...399758 | LIFE EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 25, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2014 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events