PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2361789 • 9622 INTERSTATE 30, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72209
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005170 | ON FILE | Nov 23, 2022 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 107225772 | ON FILE | Feb 25, 2020 | Nov 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6509203 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2021 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6509203 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08475490 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2020 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0232605 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTS0232605 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2019 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0032102001 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2015 | Nov 29, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 362042 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360882 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005170 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2024 | Dec 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 107225772 | SURETY | Nov 10, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509203 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2022 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6509203 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08475490 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0232605 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | CTS0232605 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0032102001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2015 | Nov 29, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 362042 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360882 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-809476 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-809476 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-809476 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC809476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2020 |
| MC809476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2020 |
| MC809476 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 28, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 18, 2024 |
| MC809476 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 25, 2019 | REVOKED | Dec 16, 2024 |
| MC809476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2015 |
| MC809476 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2014 |
| MC809476 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 2013 | REVOKED | Oct 2, 2015 |
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
19 states • 76 inspections
Violation Summary (104 violations from 76 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 31 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (76 inspections)
Showing 50 of 76
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-55 | ...811939 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...884706 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 14, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(FRANKLIN COUNTY) | I40W | ...811941 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ANNISTON | Golden Springs Road | ...760565 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRVING TWP | I-64 | ...811942 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 5, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRAWFORD COUNTY) | I40 | ...805010 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | CST(NORTH CHICOT ROAD) | ...766171 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 25, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 75 N AT HIGHWAY 155 S | ...811945 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 22, 2022 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 MP 278 | ...811939 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 6, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONROE | US-165 | ...800091 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 26, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY) | I40W | ...335176 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 30, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT JULIET | I-40 | ...792433 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 23, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION | W DEYOUNG ST | ...792431 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 12, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLE UNION | I-70 West | ...792428 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| May 21, 2021 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | FULTON | JC9003 | ...486185 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| May 17, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | CST(NEW HOPE) | ...486186 | PINNACLE EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 2, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2014 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2014 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events