SAFARI EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1826055 • 4201 SMOKEY ROAD, CALERA, AL, 35040
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA865031347 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0139240001 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2979370 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2020 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2979370 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HDV-7121901-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0001223 | REPLACED | Jul 3, 2019 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS00001223 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0001223 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2018 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6406311 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6406311 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2017 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAL00001-1795 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAL00001-1795 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2016 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201600009225-43 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201600009225-43 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201600009225-43 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7713-43 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2015 | Aug 17, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1508769 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2015 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1508769 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1508769 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2509901 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST179280 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2014 | Jun 6, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA865031347 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0139240001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA2979370 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA2979370 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HDV-7121901-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0001223 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0001223 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 6406311 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 6406311 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS00001223 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | AAL00001-1795 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2018 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | AAL00001-1795 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201600009225-43 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201600009225-43 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201600009225-43 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 7713-43 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1508769 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1508769 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1508769 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2509901 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST179280 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2015 | Jun 6, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-870007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-870007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2025 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2025 |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2020 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2020 |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2019 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2019 |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2017 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2017 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2016 |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2016 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2016 |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2016 |
| MC870007 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 21, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC870007 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 21, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC870007 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2015 |
| MC870007 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2015 |
| MC870007 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 29, 2015 |
| MC870007 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 29, 2015 |
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
7 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F05 | 395.8F05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(c) | Failing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROME | REDMOND CIR AT REDMOND CIR | ...FM6433 | SAFARI EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 13, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-20 EAST / RIVERSIDE PKWY | ...771789 | SAFARI EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 18, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPLE | I-20 EAST 993 FT E CENTER POINT RD BRIDGE | ...771789 | SAFARI EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 17, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MORGAN | Interstate 65 | ...011564 | SAFARI EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 18, 2015 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events