MN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2018350 • 13520 MERRIMAN RD, LIVONIA, MI, 48150
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240084 | ON FILE | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 04386219 | ON FILE | Jun 10, 2010 | Apr 27, 2012 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230070 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220073 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210076 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200084 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190085 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180078 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA170083 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA130081 | REPLACED | May 9, 2013 | Apr 27, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS017979 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2012 | May 9, 2013 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9595467 | REPLACED | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9595467 | REPLACED | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9595467 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2011 | May 16, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-386219-02 | REPLACED | May 24, 2010 | May 9, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-386219-02 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2010 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-386219-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2010 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-386219-00 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2010 | May 24, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240084 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230070 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220073 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210076 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200084 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190085 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180078 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170083 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA130081 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2017 | Apr 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS017979 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2013 | May 9, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9595467 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9595467 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2012 | May 9, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 04386219 | CARGO | Apr 27, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2012 | Apr 20, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 9595467 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2010 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2010 | May 24, 2010 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC710368 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2013 |
| MC710368 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2013 |
| MC710368 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2012 |
| MC710368 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2012 |
| MC710368 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2012 |
| MC710368 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2012 |
| MC710368 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC710368 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 14, 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
13 states • 302 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from latest 100 of 302 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DCUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (302 inspections)
Showing 50 of 302
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYON TWP | I96 | ...135356 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVONIA | I96 | ...994343 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP #1 | I-57 | ...255279 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 5, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | COVINGTON | I 0075 | ...252603 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 27, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMINGTON HILLS | ORCHARD LAKE | — | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...255275 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| May 6, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | S I 75 | ...994346 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Monroe | N I 75 | ...994344 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GALLATIN | TN-109 S | ...901282 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 13, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75 | ...147315 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Salem Twp | I-57 | ...994343 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| May 10, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75 | ...198961 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 25, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MUNFORDVILLE | I 0065 | ...198958 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Jackson Twp | I-57 | ...252606 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 25, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MISSION | S 700 BRYAN ROAD RD | ...255275 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITEFORD TWP | US 23 | ...966601 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I-94 | ...198958 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 23, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENUP TWP | I-70 | ...284615 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | SPARTA PKE | ...217417 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 28, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | Interstate 80 | ...892081 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 11, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP | I-57 N/B | ...897863 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 26, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BERLIN TWP | I 75 | ...983587 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH TWP | M-14 | ...966600 | MN EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 21, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events