NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1761809 • 303 ALLEN SPRINGS ROAD, ALVATON, KY, 42122
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-729632 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 7, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | ON FILE | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 3145185 | ON FILE | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 667803001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883159 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0073588001 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1438488 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MMC1009589 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2015MCA00588 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2014MCA00588 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2014 | Jan 8, 2015 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2014MCA00588 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2014MCA00588 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360592 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2013 | Jan 12, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360592 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2013 | Jan 8, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 480907 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN055284 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 7771214 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2010 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CARGO | CA 7771214 | REPLACED | Dec 23, 2010 | Jan 12, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT667803001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883159 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0073588001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1438488 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2017 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2015MCA00588 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MMC1009589 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00588 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2015 | Jan 8, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00588 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2014 | Jul 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00588 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360592 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2014 | Jan 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360592 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2014 | Jan 8, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 480907 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2013 | Jan 12, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 3145185 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN055284 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CA 7771214 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CA 7771214 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC729632 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2020 |
| MC729632 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2019 |
| MC729632 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2014 |
| MC729632 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2013 |
| MC729632 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 30, 2010 | — | 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
14 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (48 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:2-SLLLR | 2-SLLLR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-75S MM351 | ...253305 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 17, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...145563 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 25, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WRIGHT | I 0075 | ...214136 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 10, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERKSHIRE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...253265 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| May 11, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALVATON | US0231 | ...G22918 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAGEE | US49 | ...447029 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WYATT | US 60 | ...U80795 | NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2017 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2015 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2011 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events