DELTA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2077259 • 603 CANTERBURY RD, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 28086
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1596119 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | GSC0602802 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN047221 | ON FILE | Oct 9, 2010 | Jul 26, 2011 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1596119 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1596119 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2017 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1596119 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2017 | May 1, 2024 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882294 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882294 02 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2016 | Feb 24, 2017 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882294 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0708961 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0708961 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0708961 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2014 | Apr 24, 2015 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881633 01 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2013 | Nov 16, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0055411 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST156916 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 32-1900-00116 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2011 | Oct 9, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN047221 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2011 | Oct 9, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN047221 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2010 | Jul 26, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1596119 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1596119 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1596119 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1596119 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0602802 | SURETY | Jul 9, 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882294 02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882294 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882294 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0708961 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0708961 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0708961 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2015 | Apr 24, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | TP 9881633 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2014 | Nov 16, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0055411 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST156916 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 32-1900-00116 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN047221 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2011 | Oct 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN047221 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 26, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN047221 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 26, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-725535 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2017 |
| MC725535 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2016 |
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2015 |
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2015 |
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2015 |
| MC725535 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jul 30, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2012 |
| MC725535 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2012 |
| MC725535 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 20, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC725535 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2010 | REVOKED | Aug 1, 2011 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2012 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Apr 5, 2012 |
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
33 states • 161 inspections
Violation Summary (148 violations from latest 100 of 161 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 | 14 | 14 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMHE | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (161 inspections)
Showing 50 of 161
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SPARTANBURG | 73.5 SB | ...621772 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 26, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 23269 SH 249 | ...KH2951 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 29, 2025 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | I-77 MP 62 | ...056321 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 25, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...gw9450 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...GR8366 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 10, 2023 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | TREMONTON | I-84, at 10 Feet P of I-84 | ...GR8366 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 6, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | AVON | OLD FARMS RD | ...675647 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 14, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKINGHAM | 1 | ...W89642 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | INTERSTATE 75 N | ...1X6479 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 9, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GAINESVILLE | INTERSTATE 75 MM387 | ...GU4397 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 29, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SADSBURY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0041 N | ...GZ2001 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| May 23, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...GB6441 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| May 3, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | I 26 | ...BR8404 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAZEN | I40E | ...U25408 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 60 | ...973863 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | +47.0134 -114.6955 | ...543177 | DELTA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2019 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2019 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events