ZEN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2247094 • 2677 EAST ALESSANDRO BLVD, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92508
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00021600 | ON FILE | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200149 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Dec 7, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-759333-8 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-759333-8 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259550-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259546-00 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259546-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160211-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160152-01 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2018 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160152-00 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881254 05 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | TRUST FUND | NONE | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 19, 2016 |
| 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 7, 2016 |
| 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2010 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | TRUST FUND | NONE | NAME CHANGED | Jul 29, 2010 | Jun 22, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00021600 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-759333-8 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-759333-8 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200149 | BIPD | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259550-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259546-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259546-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160211-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2020 | Nov 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160152-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160152-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881254 05 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | TRUST FUND | Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 17, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | TRUST FUND | Dec 19, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | TRUST FUND | Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jun 22, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | 1ST SECURITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jun 9, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-718678 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC718678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2025 |
| MC718678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 |
| MC718678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2021 |
| MC718678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2020 |
| MC718678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2020 |
| MC718678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2017 |
| MC718678 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC718678 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2016 |
| MC718678 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2011 |
| MC718678 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 3, 2010 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2016 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Oct 3, 2019 |
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
18 states • 98 inspections
Violation Summary (139 violations from 98 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(3) | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.403(a) | 390.403(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
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 (98 inspections)
Showing 50 of 98
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | RT5 NB/.3m N SAN FERNANDO MISSION BLVD | ...JZ5022 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| May 8, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M346 | ...NB9609 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 1, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HADDON HEIGHTS BORO | I-295 | ...FM4580 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 12, 2022 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | EDISON TWP | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...AZ7931 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | E 54 NOT REPORTED | ...JZ5009 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EDISON TWP | ROUTE 514 | ...955850 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 17, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NAVASOTA | 8000 STATE HIGHWAY 90 | ...021493 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 1, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M303 | ...JZ5011 | ZEN EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events