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SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP

USDOT 2162202 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: JOSHUA EUGENE SMITH General Freight Based in MIAMI, FL Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Oct 14, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Oct 15, 2021
Policy effective · Nov 4, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1547 days Jul 20, 2017 → Oct 14, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 1537 days Inactive Jul 31, 2017 → reinstated Oct 15, 2021
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Company officer: JOSHUA EUGENE SMITH
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP (USDOT 2162202)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): JOSHUA EUGENE SMITH (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1547 days — Jul 20, 2017 → Oct 14, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 1537 days — Inactive Jul 31, 2017 → reinstated Oct 15, 2021

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2162202/
As of: Jul 17, 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 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132139 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2162202
MC / docket MC751368
Company officer JOSHUA EUGENE SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 98,791 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (305) 815-9962
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2001 NW 107TH AVE SUITE 450
MIAMI, FL 33172
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2162202
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 98,791 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 50% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
6
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP is a motor carrier based in MIAMI, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2162202. 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 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Miami, FL. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IN (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,139 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,139 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,139 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 31, 2017 to Oct 15, 2021 (1537 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 20, 2017 to Oct 14, 2021 (1547 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record.

Record Changes

  1. Power Units 5 6
  2. Power Units 5 6

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Nov 1, 2024
South Dakota (SD) 1 1 100.0% Jun 4, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 3
Peterbilt 2
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 9.00 9 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 2.00 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88053816 Jun 4, 2026 SD 3 —
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF06KD · 3AKJGLDR5JDJS9640
6 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E1PC Yes
83079823 Nov 1, 2024 IN 3 CLOVERDALE IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE178A · 1XPHDP9X7CD142888
0 — No
81226967 Mar 28, 2024 KY 1 EDDYVILLE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
FL AB34BW · 1XPHDP9X7CD142888
3 393.48(a), 392.2, 393.207(f) No
78331947 Apr 10, 2023 UT 3 PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND — 0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC751368
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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 PDF
Oct 15, 2021 MC751368-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 30, 2011 MC751368-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC920000966-00 91X $750,000 Nov 4, 2025 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT5738518011 BIPD/Primary — Oct 14, 2024 Nov 4, 2025 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT5738518011 BIPD/Primary — Oct 14, 2024 Dec 5, 2025 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1928394 BIPD/Primary — Oct 14, 2023 Oct 14, 2024 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1928394 BIPD/Primary — Oct 14, 2022 Oct 14, 2023 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1928394 BIPD/Primary — Oct 14, 2021 Oct 14, 2022 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1547 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 20, 2017 to Oct 14, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN126358 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2013 Jul 20, 2017 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1667489 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2012 Jun 13, 2013 REPLACED
CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY BAPBY0288011 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2011 Jun 13, 2012 CANCELLED
CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY BAPBY0288011 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2011 Jun 13, 2011 REPLACED
CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY BAPBY0288011 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2011 Aug 13, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 5, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Nov 4, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Oct 15, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Oct 14, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 14, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 13, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Oct 14, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Oct 14, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Oct 15, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Jul 31, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Jul 31, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Jul 31, 2017
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1537 days (through Oct 15, 2021)
  13. Jul 20, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 20, 2017
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1547 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 14, 2021)
  15. Jun 13, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jun 13, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jun 12, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Aug 13, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jul 19, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Jun 13, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CLOVERDALE IN IN 1 0
EDDYVILLE KY 1 0
PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND UT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP

Is SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2162202 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP's safety rating? ▾
SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP's out-of-service rate? ▾
SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP based? ▾
SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2001 NW 107TH AVE SUITE 450, MIAMI, Florida 33172. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC751368). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP operate? ▾
SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP self-reports 6 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SARASOTA EXPRESS CORP. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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