H2O EXPRESS LLC
ALEXANDER, ND
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — H2O EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2120211) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): MEGAN GREGERSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2120211/ As of: Jul 24, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 15% (worse). n=36966 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective May 28, 2019
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 20% | 100% |
| 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
H2O EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in ALEXANDER, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2120211. 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 26 power units and 30 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
H2O EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 26 power units and 30 drivers, based in Alexander, ND. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,050% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (13) and MT (7), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
26.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (65.9% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 26 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Demco are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 36,966 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–39 power units (±50% of this carrier's 26 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 3.11 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 6.28 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88042236 | Jun 2, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-MCSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87969248 | May 26, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55C1-B, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87059581 | Feb 16, 2026 | ND | 3 | ARNEGARD ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86538110 | Dec 9, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86500947 | Dec 1, 2025 | MT | 3 | CULBERTSON MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86404556 | Nov 22, 2025 | WY | 2 | HIGHWAY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 177.817A-HMSP, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 86271551 | Nov 6, 2025 | ND | 1 | WILLISTON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.48A-BMBCAD, 393.55C1-B | No |
| 85775389 | Sep 11, 2025 | MT | 2 | CULBERTSON MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85512351 | Aug 15, 2025 | ND | 2 | BELFIELD ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85358606 | Jul 30, 2025 | SD | 2 | SPEARFISH SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 85007657 | Jun 20, 2025 | ND | 2 | ALEXANDER ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.16-D | No |
| 84532913 | Apr 28, 2025 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83795669 | Feb 5, 2025 | MT | 2 | CULBERTSON MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 83584033 | Jan 8, 2025 | MT | 2 | CULBERTSON MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 83582822 | Jan 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | CULBERTSON MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83472143 | Dec 21, 2024 | MT | 2 | CULBERTSON MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83361113 | Dec 9, 2024 | ND | 3 | WILLISTON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 83058195 | Oct 30, 2024 | ND | 2 | ROSS ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 82763521 | Sep 24, 2024 | ND | 2 | NORWICH ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 82443766 | Aug 21, 2024 | MT | 3 | FAIRVIEW MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81989466 | Jun 20, 2024 | ND | 2 | WATFORD CITY ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81939021 | Jun 17, 2024 | ND | 3 | EPPING ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81681034 | May 16, 2024 | ND | 1 | PANGER SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9(a), 393.53(b), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 81666305 | May 15, 2024 | ND | 3 | WATFORD CITY ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81587354 | May 7, 2024 | ND | 3 | ARNEGARD ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001086337 | Nov 6, 2019 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC738967 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2011 | MC738967-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85534A | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 28, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85534A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 2017 | May 28, 2019 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85534A | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2011 | Jun 28, 2017 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85534A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2011 | Aug 18, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 28, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 28, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 18, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 4, 2011
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CULBERTSON MT | MT | 6 | 2 |
| WILLISTON ND | ND | 3 | 0 |
| ARNEGARD ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| PANGER SCALE | ND | 2 | 2 |
| WATFORD CITY ND | ND | 2 | 1 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FAIRVIEW MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| ALEXANDER ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| BELFIELD ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| EPPING ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 177.817(a) | No or improper shipping papers (carrier) | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 1 |
| 177.823(a) | No placards/markings when required | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC738967
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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- 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.
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