DENNY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1965386 • 6708 CASCADE LAKES CT SE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49546
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-696329 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 15, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240096 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230080 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210111 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190128 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA170114 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA150111 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H09873659 003 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08672659 003 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08672659 002 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08672659 001 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10NSMTR-104047-CA01 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10NSMTR-104047-CA02 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10NSMTR-104047-CA-01 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP63654A | CANCELLED | Nov 10, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240096 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230080 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210111 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190128 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170114 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA150111 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08672659 003 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08672659 002 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H09873659 003 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08672659 001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10NSMTR-104047-CA02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10NSMTR-104047-CA-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10NSMTR-104047-CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP63654A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC696329 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2015 |
| MC696329 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2014 |
| MC696329 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2012 |
| MC696329 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2010 |
| MC696329 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 2009 | — | 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
7 states • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (23 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALKASKA | CEDAR | ...556487 | DENNY EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | FULLER | ...895314 | DENNY EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 14, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | RP 1039831 | ...214185 | DENNY EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records