PTL EXPRESS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 8 days Jan 27, 2014 → Feb 4, 2014
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PTL EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2355411) 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): MIGUEL CHAVARRIA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 8 days — Jan 27, 2014 → Feb 4, 2014 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2355411/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331449 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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InsuranceSIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 15, 2025
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Process AgentOWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC806727ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
PTL EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in SANFORD, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2355411. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file. 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.
PTL EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Sanford, NC. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; East and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 27, 2014 to Feb 4, 2014 (8 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| East | 10 | |
| Utility | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 5.60 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87958638 | May 25, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86804867 | Jan 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | I 40 NEAR GORMAN ST |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86629905 | Dec 19, 2025 | NC | 3 | US29 SB NEAR REEDY FORK PKWY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84521195 | Apr 28, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83612816 | Jan 14, 2025 | NC | 2 | US1 AT EQUESTRIAN RD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83146775 | Nov 12, 2024 | NC | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82681911 | Sep 11, 2024 | NC | 2 | US1 NEAR MORGANTON RD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80526273 | Jan 2, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-95 NB DORCHESTER COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79831383 | Oct 4, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-95 SB ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 79753267 | Sep 26, 2023 | VA | 3 | RT 501 AT RT 96 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79662025 | Sep 14, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79304375 | Aug 2, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-95 SB FLORENCE COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 78528572 | May 3, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Nov 16, 2016 | MC806727 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Oct 16, 2015 | MC806727 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Feb 7, 2014 | MC806727-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 24, 2013 | MC806727 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Nov 26, 2012 | MC806727-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | NNFTK3454188 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8011296341 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2020 | Nov 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 12, 2019 | Nov 15, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 9, 2017 | Nov 12, 2019 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 14, 2016 | Sep 9, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2016 | Nov 14, 2016 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 21, 2015 | Aug 26, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2015 | Nov 18, 2015 | NAME CHANGED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2015 | Oct 21, 2015 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0059269 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1933635 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2014 | Nov 15, 2014 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 8 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 27, 2014 to Feb 4, 2014 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1933635 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1933635 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2012 | Jan 27, 2014 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2024
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Nov 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 5, 2020
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Nov 12, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 14, 2017
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Sep 9, 2017insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 19, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2016
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Nov 14, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 26, 2016insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2015
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Oct 21, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2015insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 7, 2014
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Jan 27, 2014
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Jan 27, 2014insuranceNAMECHG — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 27, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 8 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 4, 2014)
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Nov 15, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 40 NEAR GORMAN ST | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US1 AT EQUESTRIAN RD | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US1 NEAR MORGANTON RD | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US29 SB NEAR REEDY FORK PKWY | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 NB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SB FLORENCE COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 1 |
| RT 501 AT RT 96 | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC806727
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 34,199 carriers served
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13 inspections
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How to verify PTL EXPRESS LLC
- 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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