EMA EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2300778 • 2949 W PALMAIRE AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85051

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,300,778
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6024879988
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
130,313
Physical Address
2949 W PALMAIRE AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85051
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 12.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 5.8 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 16, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-785553ACTIVEUnknownJan 23, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA867021368ON FILEDec 16, 2025Feb 18, 2026

Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP86914AREPLACEDJul 25, 2022Dec 16, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP86914ACANCELLEDJul 25, 2022Dec 18, 2025
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary60775001REPLACEDNov 19, 2021Jul 25, 2022
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary60775001CANCELLEDJul 25, 2021Nov 19, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN265199REPLACEDNov 13, 2019Jul 25, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN265199CANCELLEDNov 13, 2019Aug 31, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN265199CANCELLEDOct 18, 2019Nov 13, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN220950CANCELLEDNov 3, 2017Oct 18, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN220950CANCELLEDJul 25, 2017Nov 3, 2017
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1481083 00CANCELLEDJul 25, 2016Jul 28, 2017
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1481083 00REPLACEDJul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2017
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03191-15REPLACEDJul 25, 2015Jul 25, 2016
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03191-14CANCELLEDJan 21, 2015Jul 25, 2015
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03191-14CANCELLEDNov 19, 2014Jan 21, 2015
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03191-14CANCELLEDOct 16, 2014Nov 19, 2014
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03191-14CANCELLEDJul 25, 2014Oct 16, 2014
SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary013TU0039100CANCELLEDJul 23, 2013Aug 10, 2014
SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary013TU0039100REPLACEDJul 23, 2013Jul 25, 2014
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary01 TRM001247REPLACEDJul 23, 2012Jul 23, 2012
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary01TRM001247CANCELLEDJul 23, 2012Jul 23, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA867021368BIPD/PrimaryFeb 18, 2026Feb 18, 2026
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP86914ABIPD/PrimaryDec 18, 2025Dec 18, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP86914ABIPD/PrimaryDec 16, 2025Dec 16, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.60775001BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.60775001BIPD/PrimaryNov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN265199BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN265199BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2021Jul 25, 2021
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN265199BIPD/PrimaryNov 13, 2019Nov 13, 2019
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN220950BIPD/PrimaryOct 18, 2019Oct 18, 2019
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN220950BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2017Nov 3, 2017
TERM/CANCLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1481083 00BIPD/PrimaryJul 28, 2017Jul 28, 2017
TERM/REPLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1481083 00BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2017Jul 25, 2017
TERM/REPLSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03191-15BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03191-14BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2015Jul 25, 2015
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03191-14BIPD/PrimaryJan 21, 2015Jan 21, 2015
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03191-14BIPD/PrimaryNov 19, 2014Nov 19, 2014
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03191-14BIPD/PrimaryOct 16, 2014Oct 16, 2014
TERM/CANCLSPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY013TU0039100BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2014Aug 10, 2014
TERM/REPLSPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY013TU0039100BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2014Jul 25, 2014
CANCELREDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.01TRM001247BIPD/PrimaryJul 23, 2013Jul 23, 2013
TERM/REPLREDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.01 TRM001247BIPD/PrimaryJul 23, 2012Jul 23, 2012

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 22, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 23, 2026
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 21, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 17, 2025
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 18, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 4, 2019
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 3, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 26, 2017
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 29, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 29, 2015
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 14, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 28, 2014
MC785553CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 26, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 23, 2013
MC785553MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 30, 2012Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Nov 12, 2012New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety AuditACTIVEFeb 6, 2013

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
34%
Unsafe Driving
86%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
8
Violations
35
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
12.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states8 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (35 violations from 8 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 8 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.816-HMTMCDriver training - hazmat specific106Hazardous Materials

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.38vs nat'l 1.80
+2.58 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 66.7% OOS
2025-032026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 15, 2025AZINJURY01PhoenixSR-202 nonCard @ M073...436328EMA EXPRESS LLC

Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 18, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2026
Authority
Dec 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 16, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 15, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 25, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 19, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 31, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 13, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 18, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 28, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 21, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 19, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Oct 16, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 23, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 6, 2013
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Nov 12, 2012
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Jul 23, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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