SDS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2200633 • 2300 N SYLVANIA AVE, STURTEVANT, WI, 53177
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-763594 | REVOKED | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9096388 | ON FILE | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 8471407 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2012 | Feb 4, 2013 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RET0000081 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RFL0000054 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2020 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0788210 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003023 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF005073 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2018 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2601973 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2015 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2601973 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2015 | May 25, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2181549 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2013 | Apr 29, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8471407 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 4, 2013 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8471407 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2012 | Apr 29, 2013 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000787-000 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 9473532 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9096388 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RET0000081 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RFL0000054 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0788210 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2020 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003023 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF005073 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2019 | Apr 29, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2601973 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2018 | May 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2601973 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2018 | Apr 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2181549 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8471407 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2013 | Jun 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8471407 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2013 | Apr 29, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8471407 | CARGO | Feb 4, 2013 | Feb 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 9473532 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000787-000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-763594 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC763594 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC763594 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 |
| MC763594 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2015 |
| MC763594 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2011 | REVOKED | Jun 16, 2025 |
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
15 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | I-24 | ...389210 | SDS EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 28, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I- 80 | ...656126 | SDS EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 19, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | INTERSTATE 235/I 235 | ...MD1335 | SDS EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 11, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records