CHOPPERS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1835958 • 731 THAYER ST, BUTTE, NE, 68722
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-733621 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 31, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0011413 | ON FILE | Nov 27, 2013 | Feb 23, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0001724 | ON FILE | Jan 5, 2011 | Feb 12, 2012 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0011413 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2013 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0001724 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2011 | Nov 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0011413 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2020 | Feb 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0011413 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001724 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2013 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001724 | CARGO | Feb 12, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC733621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2020 |
| MC733621 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2013 |
| MC733621 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 27, 2011 | — | 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
4 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (50 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 18 | ...173722 | CHOPPERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 2, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | NORFOLK AVE | ...488519 | CHOPPERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 30, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE-2022-0048-US1697 | Nov 7, 2022 | 383.37(a); 391.51(a); 391.51(b)(2); 391.51(b)(7) | $4,400 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records