- Contract (Property) authority is currently revoked as of May 20, 2019 · Docket MC746944.
EXPRESS LINE TRUCKING LLC
SIOUX FALLS, SD
EXPRESS LINE TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2147526. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EXPRESS LINE TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Sioux Falls, SD. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 36.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 450% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and OR (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
36.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (35.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 7, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 10, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 1, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 2, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Utility | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85711677 | Sep 7, 2025 | KY | 3 | LEXINGTON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.16-D | No |
| 85133322 | Jul 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | SAINT GEORGE SC |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83065552 | Nov 2, 2024 | TN | 3 | CLEVELAND TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83073001 | Oct 31, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9T, 395.8F01, 393.45D | Yes |
| 82462794 | Aug 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82369148 | Aug 13, 2024 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82275259 | Aug 1, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 82093901 | Jul 10, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81761629 | Jun 1, 2024 | OR | 3 | UMATILLA OR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81721056 | May 17, 2024 | LA | 3 | SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81466715 | Apr 29, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79166523 | Jul 18, 2023 | MD | 1 | CARROLL COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 78758170 | May 29, 2023 | KS | 2 | U 75 MP 228 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA1700967220 | Jan 24, 2017 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MT1150031284 | Jun 26, 2011 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | MC746944 | Contract (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | MC746944-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| May 11, 2016 | MC746944 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| May 18, 2011 | MC746944-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4724267690 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT483998001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT483998001 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | Mar 12, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT483998001 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 483998001 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2023 | May 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0130697001 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2020 | May 10, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6158906 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2019 | May 10, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA6158906 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2018 | May 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6158906 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2018 | Nov 13, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6158906 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2017 | Jun 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN194720 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2016 | May 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147533 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2014 | Jun 13, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147533 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2014 | May 10, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0003491 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2011 | Jun 13, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0003491 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2011 | May 10, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 17, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 12, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 10, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 10, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 28, 2019
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May 20, 2019
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May 20, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 10, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 13, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 21, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 30, 2018
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May 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 9, 2017
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Jun 13, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 11, 2016
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May 10, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 10, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| U 75 MP 228 | KS | 1 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SCALES | LA | 1 | 0 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| UMATILLA OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
| SAINT GEORGE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 1 | 1 |
| CLEVELAND TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC746944
Contract · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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How to verify EXPRESS LINE TRUCKING LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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