S A EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2285847 • 10675 MIDDLEBELT, ROMULUS, MI, 48174
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-780737 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 18, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | BIPD/Primary | HAT 0011175-00 | ON FILE | Apr 23, 2019 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z69386 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2017 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2100999 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB000849 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB000105 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS026044 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2013 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP94317A | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2012 | Oct 18, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAT 0011175-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z69386 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2100999 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2017 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB000849 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB000105 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2015 | Apr 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS026044 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP94317A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC780737 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2017 |
| MC780737 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2016 |
| MC780737 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2015 |
| MC780737 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2014 |
| MC780737 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 8, 2012 | — | 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
10 states • 233 inspections
Violation Summary (116 violations from latest 100 of 233 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD | More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (233 inspections)
Showing 50 of 233
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Jasper Co I 80 @ MM 175.5 | I 80 WB 175.5MM | ...KB3025 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBANY | KY0968 | ...KN7845 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 16, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSVILLE | I-69 12MM | ...409843 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | BYRDSTOWN HWY | ...248587 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | N I 75 | ...870541 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPTON | I 0065 | ...677494 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RILEY (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 6 | ...211626 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | no city county crash | I 80 W (280MM) | ...LG8229 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 13, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Frenchtown Twp | N I 75 | ...662148 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | EFFINGHAM | KELLER DRIVE | ...LG8226 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OREGON | SR 2 | ...KF9751 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 21, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 24 | ...KL3359 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN | IR 75 | ...373078 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I70 EB 84.8 MM | ...266455 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 21, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTON TWP | N I 69 | ...199888 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTAGE | I94 | ...266455 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 10, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCHESTER HILLS | M59 | ...VT0549 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 28, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSSFORD | IR 75 | ...194009 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTA | I 0071 | ...126089 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 10, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEUTOPOLIS TWP | I-70 | ...LG8184 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| May 7, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 65 | ...VT0551 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Chouteau Twp | I-270 E/B | ...GS5101 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPTON (LARUE CO) | I 0065 | ...714047 | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 69 | ...JU2079 | S A EXPRESS |
| Jul 13, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...211626 | S A EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events