WCS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2152479 • 23949 N 171ST DR, SURPRISE, AZ, 85387
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-748432 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN377990 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2024 | May 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN377990 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2024 | May 3, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN120563 | REPLACED | May 3, 2013 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN120563 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2013 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0011399-0 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2012 | May 3, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN064329 | REPLACED | May 3, 2011 | May 3, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN064329 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2011 | May 30, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN377990 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN377990 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN120563 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN120563 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011399-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2013 | May 3, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN064329 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN064329 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2012 | May 3, 2012 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC748432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2025 |
| MC748432 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2013 |
| MC748432 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 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
7 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87416656 | TONOPAH AZ | AZ | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-INAT, 393.55C2-B, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 86506671 | I-40 AT MM62 | OK | Level 2 | WALK SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 83089472 | VIENNA MD | MD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 80745333 | GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY | WY | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 80720581 | FAREWELL BEND POE | OR | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78897085 | DESERT HILLS IF | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 78545961 | SIOUX FALLS POE | SD | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...785538 | WCS EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...LU5511 | WCS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | IS 44 | ...785538 | WCS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 28, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2016 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records