MS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2090516 • 133 FLECHA LANE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
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-729730 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023409 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TXI401047 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2010 | Oct 28, 2011 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023408 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023407 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023406 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023405 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023404 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023404 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2019 | Feb 24, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023404 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2019 | Mar 5, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023403 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10023402 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10006601 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2016 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30063 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30063 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2015 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA509960-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2014 | Oct 28, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA509960-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2013 | Oct 28, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA509960-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2012 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA509960 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2011 | Oct 28, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA505887 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2010 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA505887 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2010 | Aug 12, 2011 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA505887 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2010 | Oct 28, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023409 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023408 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023407 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023406 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023405 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023404 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2020 | Oct 28, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023404 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2020 | Mar 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023404 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2020 | Feb 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023403 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10023402 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10006601 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30063 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30063 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2016 | Oct 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA509960-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA509960-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2014 | Oct 28, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA509960-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2013 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA509960 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2012 | Oct 28, 2012 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TXI401047 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA505887 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA505887 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA505887 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2010 | Oct 28, 2010 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2025 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2023 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2022 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2021 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2020 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2019 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2018 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2017 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2016 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2015 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2014 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2013 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2012 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2011 |
| MC729730 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2011 |
| MC729730 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 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
27 states • 254 inspections
Violation Summary (122 violations from latest 100 of 254 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 5 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 5 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-CD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (254 inspections)
Showing 50 of 254
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...261726 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 13, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...265403 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAREDO | 8800 FM 1472 RD | ...015980 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 16, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...478543 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 30, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...261850 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 5, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | LANGFORD PKWY AND CAMPBELLTON RD | ...463200 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 25, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOPE | I30 | ...484824 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 1, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORTON GROVE | WAUKEGAN RD | ...152311 | MS EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 20, 2020 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2019 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2016 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events