ROYAL EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2330690 • 3098 COMPASS CT, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101
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-795652 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN406384 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN406384 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 52-471639-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN335432 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN335432 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 52-471639-00 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8033816 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2018 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 327440001 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2017 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08210802 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08210801 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2015 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS036124 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2014 | Aug 24, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS024664 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2013 | Aug 24, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS018909 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2012 | Aug 24, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN406384 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN406384 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-471639-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN335432 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-471639-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN335432 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8033816 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 327440001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08210802 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2017 | Aug 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08210801 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS036124 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2015 | Aug 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS024664 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2014 | Aug 24, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS018909 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2013 | Aug 24, 2013 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC795652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2025 |
| MC795652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2015 |
| MC795652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2014 |
| MC795652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2013 |
| MC795652 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 30, 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 • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
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 (28 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-40 | ...996180 | ROYAL EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN | I 0065 | ...132094 | ROYAL EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 7, 2013 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records