VANS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1957922 • 222 CONCORD LANE, HINCKLEY, OH, 44233
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-714713 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DHA00000155781 | ON FILE | Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DHA00000152405 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q05 5140144 | REPLACED | May 1, 2018 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0001312-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0001312-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0001312-00 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| THE PRINCETON EXCESS & SURPLUS LINES INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000332-02 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000332-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000332-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2015 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ABC80887960 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2014 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3 222 772 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2010 | Jun 5, 2013 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 3 222 772 | REPLACED | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | DHA00000155781 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | DHA00000152405 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q05 5140144 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0001312-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0001312-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | THE PRINCETON EXCESS & SURPLUS LINES INS. CO. | 3FA2CA0000332-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0001312-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000332-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000332-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | ABC80887960 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 222 772 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2013 | Jun 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 222 772 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-714713 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-714713 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC714713 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 30, 2023 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC714713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2018 |
| MC714713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 |
| MC714713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2016 |
| MC714713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2015 |
| MC714713 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2014 |
| MC714713 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2010 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 |
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
5 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 42 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-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 3 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(e) | 390.21(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (42 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST PENN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0309 N | ...S72568 | VANS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 26, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records