FIRST LINE EXPRESS INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
DBA: 1ST LINE EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST LINE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2262694) 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): REMUS SULEA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2262694/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 4.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2023
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5% | 15% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FIRST LINE EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in BELLEVILLE, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2262694. 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 12 power units and 14 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
FIRST LINE EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 14 drivers, based in Belleville, MI. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 91% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (10) and MI (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
23.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.1% of violations); top code 393.55E-B (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 27 | |
| Utility | 19 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| E8d1 | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 11.42 | 11 | — | 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 (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88233417 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95F, 392.8-D | No |
| 87343768 | Mar 19, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87133729 | Feb 23, 2026 | OH | 3 | VICKERY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87037365 | Feb 6, 2026 | NY | 2 | VERONA NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 86910142 | Jan 22, 2026 | IN | 3 | ANGOLA IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86767549 | Jan 11, 2026 | MI | 1 | mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86455390 | Nov 25, 2025 | NY | 2 | BREWERTON NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.78A-WS, 393.55E-B, 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 86352972 | Nov 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: E8d1
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86305866 | Nov 13, 2025 | CT | 3 | WINDSOR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85169044 | Jul 8, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-wb-mm-194-greene-twp---wes |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84269439 | Mar 26, 2025 | NY | 2 | VERONA NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 84075205 | Mar 3, 2025 | NY | 1 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.43A-TPV, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 83806478 | Feb 4, 2025 | NY | 2 | OWEGO NY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 83609534 | Jan 15, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 83432480 | Dec 12, 2024 | NY | 3 | ALLEGANY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83150433 | Nov 7, 2024 | NY | 3 | WALLKILL NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83123561 | Nov 4, 2024 | NY | 3 | FULTONVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82988123 | Oct 23, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-HATFIELD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82926619 | Oct 10, 2024 | NY | 2 | WATERLOO NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 82886515 | Oct 3, 2024 | OH | 2 | LIMA OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(a)(1) | No |
| 82047085 | Jul 4, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81875178 | Jun 11, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-wawayanda-(eb) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.45 | Yes |
| 81040264 | Mar 6, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-fowlerville-scale-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80780908 | Feb 4, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80515333 | Dec 28, 2023 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATBC0033251 | Jun 17, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002452306 | Dec 7, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002016324 | Jun 8, 2020 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001900512 | Dec 17, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3802626300 | Aug 8, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP26796040 | Feb 7, 2017 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC772256 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | MC772256-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6514773 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9945482 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0028302 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN142029 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN142029 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2014 | Apr 13, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199513720 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 27, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199513720 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 13, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 27, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Mar 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Mar 1, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONA NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| WINDSOR | CT | 1 | 0 |
| ANGOLA IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| H-DEERFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-HATFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-RUSSELL | MA | 1 | 0 |
| I-75 SB AT 2 MM | MI | 1 | 1 |
| ROAD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| SAGINAW HWY | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC772256
common · N · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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33 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify FIRST LINE EXPRESS INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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