MICHIGAN EXPRESS LINE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 279 days Aug 26, 2010 → Jun 1, 2011
- Prior insurance gap · 107 days Oct 18, 2017 → Feb 2, 2018
- Common (Property) gap · 2031 days Inactive Mar 25, 2019 → reinstated Oct 15, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 120 days Inactive Oct 24, 2017 → reinstated Feb 21, 2018
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts).
- 1 fatality on crash record 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MICHIGAN EXPRESS LINE INC (USDOT 2028547) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): SUAD ISLAMOVIC (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 279 days — Aug 26, 2010 → Jun 1, 2011 • Prior insurance gap · 107 days — Oct 18, 2017 → Feb 2, 2018 • Common (Property) gap · 2031 days — Inactive Mar 25, 2019 → reinstated Oct 15, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 120 days — Inactive Oct 24, 2017 → reinstated Feb 21, 2018 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 50.0% vs 23.4% national (+26.6 pts). • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2028547/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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.
Company profile
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 11, 2024
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC712763ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 20% | — |
| 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
MICHIGAN EXPRESS LINE INC is a motor carrier based in HAMTRAMCK, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2028547. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
MICHIGAN EXPRESS LINE INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 15 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hamtramck, MI. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NM (2) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.60D (Glazing/window obstructions) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Vang, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gaps detected (3)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 25, 2019 to Oct 15, 2024 (2031 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 24, 2017 to Feb 21, 2018 (120 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 1, 2010 to Jun 8, 2011 (280 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 26, 2010 to Jun 1, 2011 (279 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 18, 2017 to Feb 2, 2018 (107 days)
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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| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| East | 1 | |
| Vang | 1 | |
| Wilson | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88230273 | Jun 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86800019 | Jan 14, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.60D | Yes |
| 84266806 | Mar 28, 2025 | NM | 3 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84039447 | Mar 4, 2025 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | No |
| 83305802 | Dec 4, 2024 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MI0003415649 | Jan 25, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903194461 | Aug 1, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902472952 | Jun 24, 2015 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL00M2487808 | Feb 18, 2015 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009196967 | Feb 4, 2015 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0132060213 | Jul 17, 2013 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004485089 | Jun 18, 2013 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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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| Oct 15, 2024 | MC712763-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 21, 2018 | MC712763-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 8, 2011 | MC712763-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 21, 2010 | MC712763-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 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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| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987984788 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 11, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6511932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 2018 | Mar 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6511932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 27, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA06511932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 107 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 18, 2017 to Feb 2, 2018 | ||||||
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2102636 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 18, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2089862 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2015 | Oct 18, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2089862 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 18, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2089862 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2014 | Sep 30, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2089862 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8286236 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2011 | Oct 21, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8286236 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2011 | Oct 18, 2013 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0053053 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2011 | Oct 18, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 279 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 26, 2010 to Jun 1, 2011 | ||||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP78575A | CARGO | — | May 6, 2010 | Aug 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP78575A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2010 | Aug 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 15, 2024
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Mar 25, 2019
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Mar 25, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 25, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2031 days (through Oct 15, 2024)
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Mar 16, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2018
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Oct 24, 2017
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Oct 24, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 24, 2017authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 120 days (through Feb 21, 2018)
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Oct 18, 2017insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 107 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 2, 2018)
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Oct 21, 2016
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Oct 18, 2016insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2015
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Oct 18, 2015insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2015insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2014insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2014
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Oct 21, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2013
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Oct 18, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2011
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Oct 18, 2011insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2010
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Sep 1, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 1, 2010authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 280 days (through Jun 8, 2011)
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Aug 26, 2010insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 26, 2010insurance gapCoverage gap: 279 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 1, 2011)
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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| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC712763
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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How to verify MICHIGAN EXPRESS LINE 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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