FORWARD EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2357040 • 1015 NORTH MARKET BLVD SUITE 9, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95838
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-804237 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS135587 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS135587 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2025 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA990165514 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA990165514 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2024 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP91891A | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2022 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP91891A | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2022 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04242551 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2022 | Nov 12, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04242551 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2021 | Aug 23, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP20403A | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2015 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP20403A | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 12, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1935967 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2012 | Nov 12, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS135587 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS135587 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA990165514 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA990165514 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91891A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91891A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04242551 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2022 | Nov 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04242551 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP20403A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP20403A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1935967 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2015 | Nov 12, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC804237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC804237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2024 |
| MC804237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 |
| MC804237 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 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
15 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (36 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (37 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M185 | ...210585 | FORWARD EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 27, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | St Francis Twp | I-70 | ...S72067 | FORWARD EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records