GUARDIAN EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2163607 • 801 LANCASTER STREET, LA CROSSE, WI, 54603
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-751809 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 10, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN315084 | ON FILE | Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8144032 | REPLACED | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN223416 | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN177386 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2015 | Mar 2, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN177386 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 16, 2015 | Apr 4, 2018 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-8775439 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2014 | Aug 16, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8201479 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 16, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8201479 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8201479 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 16, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8084202 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2011 | Sep 20, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8084202 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8084202 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN315084 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8144032 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN223416 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 13, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177386 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN177386 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-8775439 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2015 | Aug 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8201479 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2014 | Aug 16, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8201479 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8084202 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2011 | Sep 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8201479 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8084202 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8084202 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC751809 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 |
| MC751809 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2018 |
| MC751809 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2011 |
| MC751809 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 1, 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
6 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87469968 | DELHI | CA | Level 2 | XON SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS3, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87323520 | US-0075 IN COLLIN CO. (226-256 | TX | Level 1 | GM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 383.23A2, 393.43D, 393.104B | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87029705 | ROADSIDE | MS | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.7A-D, 393.43D-B, 395.8D11-HOSF | Yes |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 86168443 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, | NC | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 85138164 | DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, E | NC | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 85108283 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 1 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 81813334 | DELL RAPIDS SD | SD | Level 3 | BREWER UTI SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 10, 2024 | 81598416 | WIBAUX MT | MT | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 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 14, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DURHAM | 40 | ...J02959 | GUARDIAN EXPRESS LLC |
| May 30, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75 | ...U97652 | GUARDIAN EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 15, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2013 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records