KELLY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1973861 • 1202 S 80TH ST, TACOMA, WA, 98408
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00946102 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN023267 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2010 | Feb 3, 2012 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP66359A | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN228380 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2018 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN228380 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2018 | Jan 20, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 960310001 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3042877 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2015 | Jan 4, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0015870 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2014 | Jan 4, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT789143-8013-131 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2013 | Jan 4, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN023267 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2010 | Jan 4, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN023267 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2010 | Jan 14, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00946102 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP66359A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN228380 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2021 | Jan 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN228380 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 960310001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2018 | Jan 4, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3042877 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2017 | Jan 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0015870 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2015 | Jan 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT789143-8013-131 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2014 | Jan 4, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN023267 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2013 | Jan 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN023267 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2013 | Jan 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN023267 | CARGO | Feb 3, 2012 | Feb 3, 2012 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC698286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 |
| MC698286 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 |
| MC698286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2012 |
| MC698286 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2012 |
| MC698286 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC698286 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 2010 | — | 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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87447220 | LACEY WA | WA | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 83755221 | LAKEWOOD WA | WA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81821132 | DU PONT WA | WA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2024 | 81714606 | DUPONT WA | WA | Level 1 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 80901896 | FEDERAL WAY WA | WA | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45D-B | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80282970 | DU PONT WA | WA | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78472699 | SC07 FT LEWIS NORTHBOUND | WA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLYMPIA | SR-101*366.00 | ...057956 | KELLY EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 8, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TACOMA | I-5*125.00 | ...U54195 | KELLY EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 15, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records