ARBITER EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2014593 • DBA: ARBITER EXPRESS • 34401 CRISTINI CT, FRASER, MI, 48026

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,014,593
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2487367015
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
MCS-150 Mileage
722,331
Physical Address
34401 CRISTINI CT, FRASER, MI, 48026
Mailing Address
20 COHUTTA DR, COVINGTON, GA, 30014
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 18, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-709565ACTIVEUnknownApr 15, 2013

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTINCA0022353ON FILEApr 18, 2025Sep 24, 2025
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCM0050942ON FILEApr 16, 2010Apr 16, 2011

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTINCA0022353CANCELLEDSep 24, 2024Apr 18, 2025
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNISTK0022353REPLACEDSep 24, 2023Sep 24, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF011950REPLACEDSep 24, 2022Sep 24, 2023
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary016-05-9059REPLACEDSep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2022
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEASTBIPD/PrimaryS 2463666REPLACEDApr 25, 2021Sep 24, 2021
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X68394CANCELLEDApr 25, 2013May 28, 2021
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X68394REPLACEDApr 25, 2013Apr 25, 2021
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary359310REPLACEDApr 16, 2013Apr 25, 2013
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary353246CANCELLEDDec 13, 2012Apr 16, 2013
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary353246REPLACEDApr 16, 2012Dec 13, 2012
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary353246NAME CHANGEDApr 16, 2012Jan 14, 2013
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0003041REPLACEDApr 16, 2011Apr 16, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0050942CANCELLEDApr 16, 2010Apr 16, 2011
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCM0050942REPLACEDApr 16, 2010Apr 16, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYTINCA0022353BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2025Sep 24, 2025
CANCELMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYTINCA0022353BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 2025Apr 18, 2025
TERM/REPLFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYNISTK0022353BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2024Sep 24, 2024
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF011950BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2023Sep 24, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA016-05-9059BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2022Sep 24, 2022
TERM/REPLSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEASTS 2463666BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 2021Sep 24, 2021
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X68394BIPD/PrimaryMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X68394BIPD/PrimaryApr 25, 2021Apr 25, 2021
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.359310BIPD/PrimaryApr 25, 2013Apr 25, 2013
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.353246BIPD/PrimaryApr 16, 2013Apr 16, 2013
TERM/CANCLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.353246BIPD/PrimaryJan 14, 2013Jan 14, 2013
TERM/REPLCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.353246BIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2012Dec 13, 2012
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0003041BIPD/PrimaryApr 16, 2012Apr 16, 2012
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0050942CARGOApr 16, 2011Apr 16, 2011
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0050942BIPD/PrimaryApr 16, 2011Apr 16, 2011
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0050942CARGOApr 16, 2010Apr 16, 2010

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC709565COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 20, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 15, 2013
MC709565COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 12, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 17, 2012
MC709565COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 21, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 11, 2011
MC709565MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 22, 2010Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
38%
Unsafe Driving
32%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
19
Violations
39
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (39 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (39 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i)Driver failed to make annotations when applicable20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.05vs nat'l 1.80
+0.25 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687494586RoadsideGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Dec 31, 202586701985ELKO GAGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 23, 202586655632TEMPLE GAGALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 17, 202586599993BATESBURG SCSCLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.11A1-LTSMYes
Sep 16, 202585847060VILLA RICA GAGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLLR, 395.8E1PC, 395.24No
Aug 8, 202585458482RoadsideMILevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5396.3A1-ALBV, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Jul 18, 202585281303JASPER FLFLLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Jun 15, 202585006822VALDOSTA GAGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER5392.16-D, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.24No
Feb 4, 202583793717KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202483262428WB I-94 @ MONROE BLVDMILevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 23, 202482985688MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2395.8E1PCNo
Jul 5, 202482060245I-85 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii)No
Jun 9, 202481820400WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 23, 202481696246RoadsideMILevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 23, 202481465402HAYWOOD COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 8, 202380388166HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3395.24(c)(1)(i), 392.2No
Nov 6, 202380180620HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 1VAN HOOL B BUS0No
Oct 10, 202379874222FINDLAY SCALESOHLevel 2DCTR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 18, 202378391310IONIA SCALE W/BMILevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 13.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 6, 2025MIINJURY01Lowell TwpW I 96...944949ARBITER EXPRESS LLC
Jan 13, 2025MITOW00WARREN8 MILEARBITER EXPRESS LLC
Nov 3, 2023OHINJURY01TOLEDOI-75 HW...GX0719ARBITER EXPR
Feb 11, 2023MITOW00NOVIEB I-96ARBITER EXPRESS LLC
Dec 18, 2022OHINJURY01EMERALD (TOWNSHIP OF)US 24...HE1750ARBITER EXPRESS
Dec 7, 2021MITOW00CLINTON TWPHALL...138161ARBITER EXPRESS LLC
Jan 21, 2021OHTOW00JEROME (TOWNSHIP OF)US 42...HE1750ARBITER EXPRESS LLC
Nov 13, 2018MITOW00
Apr 3, 2018MITOW00
Nov 14, 2014MITOW00
Nov 6, 2014MITOW00

Compliance Timeline

28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 24, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 24, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST • BIPD/Primary
May 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 14, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 6, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 16, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2013
Authority
Jan 14, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 13, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 16, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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