ORBITAL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2100239 • DBA: ORBITAL • 10965 N KNOWLTON WAY, FRESNO, CA, 93730
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-732527 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 259-07-942 | ON FILE | Apr 9, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 259-07-942 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 259-07-942 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 259-07-942 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 259-07-942 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 025-90-7942 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2022 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 32852001 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5722715-9 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 32852001 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5722715-9 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5722715-8 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2018 | Jan 20, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5722715-7 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2018 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0058868 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2016 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU) | BIPD/Primary | TP9486045 02 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9486045 02 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2015 | May 5, 2016 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9486045 01 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 9486045 01 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 15, 2014 | Jul 6, 2015 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0818415 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2013 | Dec 13, 2014 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0818415 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2013 | Dec 15, 2014 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP24484 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2013 | Dec 15, 2013 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP24484 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2012 | Jul 23, 2013 |
| SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STP22122 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2012 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142891 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142891 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2010 | Feb 7, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 259-07-942 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 259-07-942 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 259-07-942 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 259-07-942 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 259-07-942 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 025-90-7942 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 32852001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5722715-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5722715-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 32852001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2019 | Jul 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5722715-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2019 | Jan 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5722715-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2018 | Jan 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0058868 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU) | TP9486045 02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9486045 02 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | SFT 9486045 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 |
| NAMECHG | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | SFT 9486045 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2015 | Jul 6, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0818415 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0818415 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP24484 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2013 | Dec 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP24484 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2013 | Jul 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY | STP22122 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2012 | Dec 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142891 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142891 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2011 | Feb 7, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-732527 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2025 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2024 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2019 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2019 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2017 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2016 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2016 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2015 |
| MC732527 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 9, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2014 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2013 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2012 |
| MC732527 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2011 |
| MC732527 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 23, 2010 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2015 |
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
12 states • 105 inspections
Violation Summary (64 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (105 inspections)
Showing 50 of 105
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEMING | INTERSTATE 10 | ...634101 | ORBITAL EXPRESS INC |
| May 23, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | ...634097 | ORBITAL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(JACKSON COUNTY) | US67N | ...638279 | ORBITAL EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | POCAHONTAS | SH90W | ...258669 | ORBITAL |
| Feb 24, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(POINSETT COUNTY) | I555N | ...258673 | ORBITAL |
| May 25, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2016 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2016 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2015 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events