A & I EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1715071 • DBA: A & I • 123 LEE ROAD SUITE E, WATSONVILLE, CA, 95076
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-629066 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 22, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1989930 | ON FILE | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259971-00 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-01 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-01 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-00 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2020 | Nov 26, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-00 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2020 | Nov 3, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-00 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000240-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803544 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000081-00 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2018 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882381 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 25, 2018 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882381 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0810890 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2013 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0747259 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2012 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0747259 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2012 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10ATMTR-307718-CA01 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2011 | Jan 21, 2012 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT100300 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2010 | Jan 21, 2011 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10-ATMTR-000468-CA01 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2009 | Jan 21, 2010 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4073215 04 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2008 | Jan 21, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989930 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259971-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | JNG000240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2020 | Nov 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2020 | Nov 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2020 | May 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000240-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803544 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000081-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882381 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2018 | Feb 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882381 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0810890 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0747259 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0747259 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10ATMTR-307718-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2012 | Jan 21, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT100300 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2011 | Jan 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10-ATMTR-000468-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2010 | Jan 21, 2010 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 4073215 04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2009 | Jan 21, 2009 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2022 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2021 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2020 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2020 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2018 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2012 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2011 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2010 |
| MC629066 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2009 |
| MC629066 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 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
22 states • 597 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from latest 100 of 597 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (597 inspections)
Showing 50 of 597
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | IH 10 | ...NZ5758 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 19, 2025 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY | INTERSTATE 40 30.5 MILE MARKER | ...NR6352 | A & I |
| Jun 29, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EL PASO | 12140 MONTWOOD | ...MMD201 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | 33.9997187/-117.8591787 | ...US7529 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 29, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.772891/-121.669333 | ...MD2011 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | IH 27 | ...MU1339 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 34.152492/-118.280800 | ...MD2025 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 9, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 70 AT MP 290 | ...NR6350 | A & I |
| May 20, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE | I-20 | ...MD2017 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 25, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JURUPA VALLEY | RIVERSIDE DR/1567ft E of WINEVILLE RD | ...MU1341 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 12, 2022 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 10/1.8mi W of SUMMIT RD | ...MD2033 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| May 18, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCALLEN | W 2200 NOT REPORTED EXPY | ...NR6323 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| May 17, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT138/750ft E of 190th ST | ...KB1467 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 14, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 6400 SOUTH FWY | ...MU1339 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 9, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGVILLE | I-15 (NORTHBOUND) | ...KB1446 | A & I |
| Apr 8, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I25 NB AT I225 SB | ...MD2030 | A & I |
| Jan 7, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15/828ft N of CLEGHORN RD | ...KB1458 | A & I EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2020 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2020 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2019 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events