GFS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1675148 • 2500 NW 79 AVE SUITE 162, DORAL, FL, 33122
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-630044 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 4, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP122382024 | ON FILE | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 465350 | ON FILE | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2011 |
Insurance History (38 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP122382023 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP122382022 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | W14AF00169 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP102442020 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP102442020 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2020 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP102442019 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02080300 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02080300 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02623-18 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL424013-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL317783-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2016 | Nov 27, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL316685-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2016 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBFL140219-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBFL140219-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBFL140219-00 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2014 | Jan 27, 2015 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBFL140081-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2014 | Nov 27, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 058CP00821 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2013 | Sep 17, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 058CP00821 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2013 | Nov 27, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 058CP00126 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP008937 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2011 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | SAP008937 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2011 | Nov 27, 2011 |
| HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST | BIPD/Primary | 21UENOI1068 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2011 |
| HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST | BIPD/Primary | 21UENOI1067 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 |
| HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST | BIPD/Primary | 21UENOI1067 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10FLTTR-100485-CA01 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-3090P169-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-3109P985-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987RNS8NA041820910 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987RNS8NA041820910 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2008 | Jan 5, 2010 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0000800 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510TTNDKG5477 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2008 | Nov 26, 2008 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC029760 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC029760 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2008 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC029760 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2007 | Aug 22, 2008 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC029760 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC029760 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2007 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510TTNDKG5477 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2007 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510TTNDKG5477 | REPLACED | Nov 26, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP122382024 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP122382023 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP122382022 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W14AF00169 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP102442020 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP102442020 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP102442019 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA18MOT02080300 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA18MOT02080300 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02623-18 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL424013-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2018 | Nov 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL317783-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL316685-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2016 | Nov 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBFL140219-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBFL140219-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBFL140219-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2015 | Jan 27, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 058CP00821 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2014 | Nov 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBFL140081-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2014 | Nov 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 058CP00821 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2014 | Sep 17, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 058CP00126 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2013 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP008937 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SAP008937 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2011 | Nov 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST | 21UENOI1068 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2011 | Nov 26, 2011 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 465350 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2011 | Nov 26, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST | 21UENOI1067 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST | 21UENOI1067 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-3109P985-TIL-09 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10FLTTR-100485-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2010 | Nov 26, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987RNS8NA041820910 | CARGO | Jan 5, 2010 | Jan 5, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0000800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-3090P169-TIL-09 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987RNS8NA041820910 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510TTNDKG5477 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2008 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC029760 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2008 | Nov 26, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510TTNDKG5477 | CARGO | Aug 24, 2008 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC029760 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2008 | Aug 22, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510TTNDKG5477 | CARGO | Aug 6, 2008 | Aug 6, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC029760 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2008 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC029760 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC029760 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2020 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2018 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2017 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2015 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2015 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2014 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2013 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2011 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 26, 2010 |
| MC630044 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2008 |
| MC630044 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 2008 | — | 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
18 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-95 NB MM50 NEAR SR 251 EXIT 49 | ...B36225 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Phoenix | SR-202 nonCard @ M061 | ...W24823 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHENIX CITY | U.S. Hwy 280/431 N | ...V20312 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JUPITER | W INDIANTOWN RD | ...873553 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 29, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) 97 MM | ...H34150 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 19, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MISHAWAKA | US20 | ...608500 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 12, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMP HILL | US-280 | ...V20312 | GFS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 4, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2017 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2017 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2017 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2016 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2015 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2014 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
57 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 57 events