TIP TOP EXPRESS LLC
Joins 14 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 10.0% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 55.6% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TIP TOP EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1770045) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 10.0% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 55.6% vs peer 0.00% On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS& LOGISTICS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1770045/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=174646 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 7700 NW 79TH PLACE SUITE 3 → 1850 NW 84 AVE SUITE 100 · Aug 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2016-06-10 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 31, 2025
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS& LOGISTICS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 42.86% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 174,646 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 7700 NW 79TH PLACE SUITE 3 1850 NW 84 AVE SUITE 100Seen 8 times · first Aug 18, 2026 · last Aug 28, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 14 | 7 | 50.0% | Sep 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Transtar | 1 | |
| Vang | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.93 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 9.08 | 9 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89070008 | Sep 21, 2026 | FL | 3 | MIAMI FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 88921241 | Sep 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | MIAMI FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88875060 | Aug 31, 2026 | FL | 2 | MIAMI FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.9AA1, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 88504328 | Jul 22, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 88188122 | Jun 17, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.9AA2-OA, 393.78 | Yes |
| 87939631 | May 21, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 87602022 | Apr 15, 2026 | FL | 1 | HIALEAH GARDENS FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 9A-LSML | No |
| 86416056 | Nov 24, 2025 | FL | 1 | MIAMI FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.209C-STSCL, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLSIV | Yes |
| 86250446 | Nov 4, 2025 | FL | 2 | DORAL FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 85489101 | Aug 12, 2025 | FL | 2 | MIAMI FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Transtar
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
| 84907353 | Jun 6, 2025 | FL | 1 | DORAL FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 83989869 | Feb 24, 2025 | FL | 1 | MIAMI FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.41-BNPB, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 83755435 | Jan 28, 2025 | FL | 3 | MIAMI FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83644084 | Jan 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | MEDLEY FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82948687 | Oct 17, 2024 | FL | 2 | MEDLEY FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.209D-STBSP, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 81916180 | Jun 14, 2024 | FL | 2 | MIAMI FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.91(a), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 81007967 | Feb 27, 2024 | FL | 2 | MIAMI FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSML, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 79325490 | Aug 3, 2023 | FL | 2 | HIALEAH |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.95(f), 393.11, 393.75(a)(4) | No |
| 79168530 | Jul 12, 2023 | FL | 1 | fl-ludlam-rd/nw-22-st--m.i.a. |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC970200 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 10, 2016 | MC970200-P | Original MC Certificate | Permit | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03809703 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 31, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3809703 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 3, 2016 | Oct 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 31, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
Booking & risk tools
Open dedicated checkers pre-filled with this USDOT — same public filings as the triage card above.
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Docket MC970200
common · N · MC
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS& LOGISTICS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,173 carriers served
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19 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
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BOC-3 process agents explained
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.