HUNTERS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2098054 • 3102 GLOUCESTER DR, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48310
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-731844 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 24, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP78374A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2022 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT784813-8011-111 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP78374A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011315 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46090A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0033748 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0033748 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-887265-7 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 14, 2018 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-887265-7 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT784813-8011-111 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2011 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP78374A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP78374A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011315 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46090A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0033748 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0033748 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-887265-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2018 | Jan 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-887265-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT784813-8011-111 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT784813-8011-111 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC731844 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 |
| MC731844 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2017 |
| MC731844 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2016 |
| MC731844 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2011 | — | 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
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBMC | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.84-FL | Floors defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VURB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | HOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | 86080725 | I-275 S/B @ ECORSE | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 30, 2025 | 84843103 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 23 | 393.203A-CBP, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| May 23, 2025 | 84767838 | MONROE SCALE N/B | MI | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-HLLH, 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 84112277 | TIPP CITY OH | OH | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 83862726 | I-75 N/B & SPRINGWELL | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 81984520 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80260886 | SEYMOUR IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 80050926 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79483340 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2, 393.47(a) | Yes |
| May 30, 2023 | 78758948 | I-94 E/B & WYOMING | MI | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Sandstone Twp | W I 94 | ...910588 | HUNTERS EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 1, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AKRON | EASTWOOD AV | ...450488 | HUNTERS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 9, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOWLING GREEN | CS1981 PLUM SPRINGS LOOP | ...295349 | HUNTERS EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 2, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records