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SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

BUCKEYE, AZ

USDOT 1769704 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: KIRPAL SIHOTA Company officer 2: ROBERT FISHER General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food Beverages Based in BUCKEYE, AZ Grade B · 82
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · May 28, 2010
Coverage resumed · Jan 23, 2020
Policy effective · Feb 27, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 19 days May 9, 2010 → May 28, 2010
  • Prior insurance gap · 8 days Jan 15, 2020 → Jan 23, 2020
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Active insurance on file THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY · 91 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: KIRPAL SIHOTA
Company officer 2: ROBERT FISHER
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1769704)
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): KIRPAL SIHOTA (Company officer); ROBERT FISHER (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 19 days — May 9, 2010 → May 28, 2010
  • Prior insurance gap · 8 days — Jan 15, 2020 → Jan 23, 2020
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Active insurance on file — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY · 91
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1769704/
As of: Jul 19, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 82/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Insurance on file · 70/100

Active insurance rows exist, but BIPD/Primary match is unclear — verify on L&I.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 1.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12.8% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=22549 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1769704
In FMCSA records since May 7, 2008 (~18y)
Company officer KIRPAL SIHOTA
Company officer 2 ROBERT FISHER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food, Beverages
Fleet size 45 units
Drivers 40
Annual mileage 6,456,944 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (559) 272-3500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
8201 S PALO VERDE RD
BUCKEYE, AZ 85326
Mailing
3545 E DATE AVE
FRESNO, CA 93725
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1769704
In FMCSA records since May 7, 2008 (~18y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 6,456,944 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 12.8% vs 23.4% -10.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 1.9% vs 6.7% -4.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.70 vs 1.80 -1.10
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 45 0 0
Trailers 45 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 61 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 2 2
Tow-away 0 1 7 8
Crash reports 0 1 7 8

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 521 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 299 299 0
OOS inspections 7 22 0
OOS percentage 2.34% 7.36% —
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%).

Power Units
45
Drivers
40
Inspections
521
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
12.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
8
61 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in BUCKEYE, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1769704. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 45 power units and 40 drivers, with 521 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.8%. 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 overview

SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 45 power units and 40 drivers, based in Buckeye, AZ. Across 347 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.5% out-of-service rate, with 10 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

347 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (141) and NM (85), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

9.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (39.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 31 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 45 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 40 drivers; Utility, Volvo, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.8% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 22,549 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
1.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 22,549 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
12.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 22,549 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -3.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 9, 2010 to May 28, 2010 (19 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 15, 2020 to Jan 23, 2020 (8 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025 (6 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 120 15 12.5% Jul 14, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 73 4 5.5% Apr 27, 2026
Colorado (CO) 24 2 8.3% Jun 26, 2026
Utah (UT) 20 1 5.0% Jun 19, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 13 0 0.0% Feb 22, 2026
Washington (WA) 12 0 0.0% Dec 17, 2025
Texas (TX) 9 3 33.3% Apr 22, 2026
Oregon (OR) 7 2 28.6% Jan 20, 2026
Nevada (NV) 6 1 16.7% May 30, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 3 0 0.0% Sep 16, 2025
New Jersey (NJ) 2 0 0.0% Nov 5, 2024
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Apr 9, 2025
Ohio (OH) 2 0 0.0% Aug 20, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Dec 12, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Aug 7, 2024
Illinois (IL) 1 1 100.0% Oct 9, 2024
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Aug 26, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 17, 2024
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 339
Volvo 334
Great Dane 111
Freightliner 68
International 26
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 — 0.09 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 — 0.03 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 30 — 0.67 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 35 — 4.93 5 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 60 — 2.86 3 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (521 rows) View all 521 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88405723 Jul 14, 2026 CA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AJ30244 · 4V4NC9EH3KN193920
1 392.2-SLLLR No
88264889 Jun 26, 2026 CO 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL23827 · 1XKYD49X9PJ247721
5 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 No
88253256 Jun 25, 2026 CA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL29236 · 4V4NC9EH4RN632343
0 — No
88199195 Jun 19, 2026 UT 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL29234 · 4V4NC9EH9RN632340
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
88196083 Jun 18, 2026 CO 1 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AN00180 · 4V4NC9EH7KN193919
1 393.45D-B No
88048295 Jun 4, 2026 CA 1 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL27738 · 4V4NC9EH2RN623737
1 396.5B-HWSL No
87887399 May 18, 2026 CA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL27738 · 4V4NC9EH2R9623737
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
87881233 May 15, 2026 CA 1 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AH93736 · 4V4NC9EHXJN889804
0 — No
87798576 May 7, 2026 CO 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL17714 · 4V4NC9EH7NN604580
0 — No
87712397 Apr 27, 2026 NM 2 TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL27416 · 4V4NC9EH0PN618260
0 — No
87681111 Apr 24, 2026 CO 1 TRINIDAD CO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AN00180 · 4V4NC9EH7KN193919
3 55E-B, 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 205A-WRC No
87672788 Apr 23, 2026 NM 3 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AN00180 · 4V4NC9EH7KN193919
0 — No
87675503 Apr 22, 2026 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL29236 · 4V4NC9EH4RN632343
1 45 Yes
87628810 Apr 18, 2026 CA 2 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AN00180 · 4V4NC9EH7KN193919
0 — No
87585586 Apr 14, 2026 NM 2 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL27736 · 4V4NC9EH9RN623735
1 75C No
87598901 Apr 13, 2026 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL14207 · 3HSDZTZR6LN176810
1 45B2-BHTD Yes
87597641 Apr 13, 2026 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL14207 · 3HSDZTZR6LN176810
0 — No
87524268 Apr 7, 2026 NM 2 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AJ59782 · 4V4NC9EH3KN873588
1 — Yes
87425302 Mar 26, 2026 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AJ59782 · 4V4NC9EH3KN873588
7 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E1PC No
87412404 Mar 25, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AH93737 · 4V4NC9EH1JN889805
5 393.95K-EE, 393.47E, 395.3A1-HOSPD No
87411168 Mar 25, 2026 CA 2 LEBEC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL17658 · 4V4NC9EH9NN604578
0 — No
87376652 Mar 20, 2026 CA 3 ca-mt.-pass-if
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL29174 · 4V4NC9EH0RN632338
1 395.8E1PC No
87346561 Mar 16, 2026 CA 2 KEENE PLATFORM SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL25991 · 3AKJHHDR2PSNM0444
1 392.2-SLLED No
87295226 Mar 12, 2026 NM 3 SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL25991 · 3AKJHHDR2PSNM0444
0 — No
87288229 Mar 12, 2026 CO 3 TRINIDAD CO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ AL17713 · 4V4NC9EH1NN604347
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
Recent Crashes (61 rows) View all 61 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NV0251101553 Nov 19, 2025 NV 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2025400069 May 25, 2025 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX745EHQE13B Mar 14, 2025 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
NM0711035915 Jan 9, 2025 NM 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX71QGHQE1VC Dec 15, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2222400480 Nov 17, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NV0241000865 Oct 12, 2024 NV 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA8552402370 Aug 19, 2024 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX6X08HQE1PF Jul 5, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA406173900X Jul 2, 2024 PA 0 1 No No Injury
WA000EE65943 Mar 22, 2024 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
AZ0000069600 Dec 12, 2022 AZ 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA3905027559 Aug 19, 2022 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
OR2022400129 Jun 26, 2022 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6BN9HQE1JP May 1, 2022 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA8302110651 Dec 26, 2021 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX63W7HQE1A4 Aug 21, 2021 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
WY0202106307 Jun 11, 2021 WY 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA8342100063 Apr 2, 2021 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2522100925 Mar 10, 2021 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA3702003202 Dec 13, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2222000034 Jan 21, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000079584 May 10, 2019 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2019400055 Mar 27, 2019 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
WY0201901355 Jan 28, 2019 WY 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC599500
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC599500 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (7 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 PDF
Oct 3, 2022 MC599500-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 29, 2020 MC599500-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 7, 2013 MC599500-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 3, 2010 MC599500-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 22, 2008 MC599500 NC REVOCATION NC →
May 29, 2008 MC599500-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Jun 22, 2007 MC599500-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (74 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY TC-CRO001842-26 91 — Feb 27, 2026 On file ACTIVE
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY TC-CRO001700-25 BIPD — Jun 4, 2025 Jun 4, 2025 REPLACED
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY TC-CRO001700-25 BIPD — Jun 4, 2025 Feb 27, 2026 CANCELLED
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY TC-CRO001700-25 BIPD — Feb 27, 2025 Jun 4, 2025 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 21, 2025 to Feb 27, 2025
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TS TS CA0000157 00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2024 Feb 21, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TS TS CA0000157 00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2024 Jan 19, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TS TS CA0000157 00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2024 Dec 31, 2024 REPLACED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Apr 23, 2024 Oct 18, 2024 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 27, 2024 May 14, 2024 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 27, 2024 Apr 23, 2024 REPLACED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 8, 2024 Mar 27, 2024 REPLACED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 8, 2024 Apr 11, 2024 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2023 Jan 10, 2024 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY ISF-CA-0000240-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 18, 2023 Jan 8, 2024 REPLACED
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CH01-0000584-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 9, 2023 Oct 18, 2023 CANCELLED
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CH01-0000584-01 BIPD/Primary — Apr 4, 2023 Jun 18, 2023 CANCELLED
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CH01-0000584-01 BIPD/Primary — Apr 4, 2023 Jun 9, 2023 REPLACED
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CH01-0000584-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 22, 2022 Apr 17, 2023 CANCELLED
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CH01-0000584-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 22, 2022 Apr 4, 2023 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000209-01 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2022 Oct 22, 2022 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA- 0000209-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2022 Sep 22, 2022 CANCELLED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000209-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 17, 2022 Aug 7, 2022 CANCELLED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000209-01 BIPD/Primary — May 14, 2022 Jun 17, 2022 CANCELLED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000209-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 22, 2021 May 14, 2022 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 27, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Feb 27, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 4, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 4, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 27, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Feb 21, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 21, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 27, 2025)
  8. Jan 19, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 3, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Dec 31, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Oct 18, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 16, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. May 14, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 24, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Apr 23, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Apr 11, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 28, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Mar 27, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jan 10, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jan 9, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Jan 8, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Oct 18, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  23. Oct 18, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jun 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Jun 12, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Jun 9, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Apr 17, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Apr 5, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Apr 4, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Oct 22, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Oct 3, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Sep 23, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  33. Sep 23, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  34. Sep 22, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Aug 18, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  36. Aug 7, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Jul 13, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Jun 17, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Jun 15, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  40. May 14, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 80 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 16 4
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 10 2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 8 8
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 5 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 5 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
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How to verify SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC

Is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1769704 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC had? ▾
521 roadside inspections are on file for SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 12.8% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC based? ▾
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8201 S PALO VERDE RD, BUCKEYE, Arizona 85326. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC self-reports 45 power units and 40 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
61 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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