ARBITER EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2014593 • DBA: ARBITER EXPRESS • 34401 CRISTINI CT, FRASER, MI, 48026
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-709565 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 15, 2013 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0022353 | ON FILE | Apr 18, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0050942 | ON FILE | Apr 16, 2010 | Apr 16, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0022353 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2024 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0022353 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011950 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 016-05-9059 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | BIPD/Primary | S 2463666 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X68394 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2013 | May 28, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X68394 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2013 | Apr 25, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 359310 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 353246 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2012 | Apr 16, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 353246 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2012 | Dec 13, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 353246 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 16, 2012 | Jan 14, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0003041 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2011 | Apr 16, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0050942 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2010 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0050942 | REPLACED | Apr 16, 2010 | Apr 16, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0022353 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0022353 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0022353 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011950 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 016-05-9059 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S 2463666 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X68394 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X68394 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2021 | Apr 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 359310 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 353246 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2013 | Apr 16, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 353246 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2013 | Jan 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 353246 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0003041 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2012 | Apr 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050942 | CARGO | Apr 16, 2011 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050942 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2011 | Apr 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0050942 | CARGO | Apr 16, 2010 | Apr 16, 2010 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC709565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2013 |
| MC709565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2012 |
| MC709565 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2011 |
| MC709565 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 22, 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
7 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 (19 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lowell Twp | W I 96 | ...944949 | ARBITER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 8 MILE | — | ARBITER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 3, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOLEDO | I-75 HW | ...GX0719 | ARBITER EXPR |
| Feb 11, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOVI | EB I-96 | — | ARBITER EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 18, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EMERALD (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 24 | ...HE1750 | ARBITER EXPRESS |
| Dec 7, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TWP | HALL | ...138161 | ARBITER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEROME (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 42 | ...HE1750 | ARBITER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 13, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events