PRIORITY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1984780 • 6145 WALL STREET SUITE D, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48312
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-702688 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21267470007 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I21041002 001 | ON FILE | Sep 16, 2010 | Oct 12, 2011 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21267470007 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21267470007 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884936 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884936 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2023 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08884936 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 015-89-3076 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | W26AF00140 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP52946A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP52946A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 376251001 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0010755-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0010755-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004760 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2014 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004760 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2014 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881150 02 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881150 01 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2012 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7639006 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 16, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0050806 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0050806 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0050806 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0050806 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0050806 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2010 | Jun 28, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0050806 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2010 | Jun 28, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21267470007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21267470007 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21267470007 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884936 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884936 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08884936 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 015-89-3076 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W26AF00140 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP52946A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP52946A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 376251001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0010755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004760 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | HAT 0010755-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004760 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881150 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881150 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7639006 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2012 | Sep 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | I21041002 001 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050806 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050806 | CARGO | Sep 17, 2010 | Sep 17, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050806 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050806 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050806 | CARGO | Jun 28, 2010 | Jun 28, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050806 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2010 | Jun 28, 2010 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2025 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2024 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2024 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2023 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2014 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2013 |
| MC702688 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2010 |
| MC702688 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 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
5 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 14 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | 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 (44 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
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BEND | I80 | ...HB7554 | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ERIE TWP | S I 75 | ...017443 | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| May 19, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASH TWP | N I 275 | ...020145 | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| May 18, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Channahon | I-55 N/B | ...JC9699 | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| May 15, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | MOUND | ...GD7432 | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | I-65 | ...GD7415 | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | GRAND RIVER | — | PRIORITY EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 22, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events