MN EXPRESS INC
LIVONIA, MI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded Driver Fitness
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2018350) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): VANESSA GREEN (Company officer); VANESSA GREEN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded — Driver Fitness On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2018350/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.3% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 34.2% vs peer median 18.5% (worse). n=10046 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
3 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 27, 2026
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC710368ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 94 | 0 |
| Trailers | 150 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 68 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 330 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 208 | 208 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.4% | 17.79% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MN EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in LIVONIA, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2018350. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 98 power units and 98 drivers, with 330 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 34.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MN EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 98 power units and 98 drivers, based in Livonia, MI. Across 219 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.6% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
219 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 149% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (39) and KY (37), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 98 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 98 drivers; Volvo, Stoughton, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,046 ACTIVE carriers operating 49–147 power units (±50% of this carrier's 98 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Michigan (MI) | 41 | 10 | 24.4% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 36 | 11 | 30.6% | Jun 28, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 30 | 5 | 16.7% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 26 | 6 | 23.1% | May 11, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 24 | 5 | 20.8% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | May 18, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 298 | |
| Stoughton | 216 | |
| Wabash National | 47 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 29 | |
| Mack | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.07 | 0 | ALERT | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 27 | — | 0.84 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 43 | — | 3.84 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 73 | — | 5.65 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (330 rows) View all 330 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88438116 | Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88415077 | Jul 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88421026 | Jul 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88354090 | Jul 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88342521 | Jul 7, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-TALS | Yes |
| 88274257 | Jun 28, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8D5-HOSF | No |
| 88247963 | Jun 26, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88245932 | Jun 24, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88234442 | Jun 24, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIT | No |
| 88172802 | Jun 17, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 88095909 | Jun 10, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88094065 | Jun 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 88003024 | May 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3AII | No |
| 87991444 | May 29, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.203A-CBP | Yes |
| 87946878 | May 24, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87922089 | May 21, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87895810 | May 18, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87888481 | May 18, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87884404 | May 18, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87864639 | May 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 87828651 | May 11, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87824858 | May 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNP, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87818921 | May 11, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | No |
| 87608196 | Apr 17, 2026 | KY | 3 | WALTON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLSOA | No |
| 87612710 | Apr 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | MONROE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 24, 22A-D, 22B-DIPWD | No |
Recent Crashes (68 rows) View all 68 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MI0003764105 | Feb 19, 2026 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003756170 | Feb 11, 2026 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX004035408 | Nov 19, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073254438 | Nov 5, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003567204 | Jul 27, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255116192 | Jun 24, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003491944 | May 6, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003258024 | Aug 8, 2024 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400117745 | Jul 15, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400054775 | Feb 13, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003078661 | Jun 20, 2023 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103654942 | May 10, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072786959 | Jul 25, 2022 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX002545976 | Feb 3, 2022 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX68B8HQE1UU | Jan 25, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0002493592 | Jan 23, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903961648 | Jan 7, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002486221 | Dec 23, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103064790 | Aug 18, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903827109 | Jun 28, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002273086 | Jun 11, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002241498 | Mar 26, 2021 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002192213 | Jan 26, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000086426 | Jul 21, 2020 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001843178 | Feb 6, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 3, 2010 | MC710368-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Jul 14, 2010 | MC710368-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (21 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260084 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260084 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250089 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240084 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230070 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2023 | Apr 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220073 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2022 | Apr 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200084 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2020 | Apr 27, 2021 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190085 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2019 | Apr 27, 2020 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180078 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2018 | Apr 27, 2019 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170083 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2017 | Apr 27, 2018 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA130081 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2013 | Apr 27, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS017979 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2012 | May 9, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 9595467 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2011 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9595467 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2011 | May 16, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9595467 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2011 | May 9, 2012 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 04386219 | CARGO | — | Jun 10, 2010 | Apr 27, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 24, 2010 | May 9, 2011 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 24, 2010 | Apr 20, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2010 | May 24, 2010 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-386219-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2010 | Jul 18, 2010 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 27, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 9, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2013
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May 16, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 10, 2012
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May 9, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2012insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 20, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2012
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May 9, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 9, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 3, 2010
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Jul 18, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 14, 2010
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May 24, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LONDON | KY | 24 | 10 |
| IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 15 | 3 |
| FINDLAY OH | OH | 11 | 3 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 10 | 1 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 10 | 4 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 10 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 8 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 7 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 7 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 5 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 14 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 6 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
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Docket MC710368
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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330 inspections
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68 reportable crashes
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How to verify MN EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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