MAD EXPRESS INC

USDOT 2373993 • 14703 LEIBACHER AVE, NORWALK, CA, 90650

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,373,993
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5625478562
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
1,074,310
Physical Address
14703 LEIBACHER AVE, NORWALK, CA, 90650
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 10, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-814701ACTIVEUnknownMar 10, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP-4330927ON FILEMar 10, 2020Mar 10, 2025
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1000660-01ON FILEMar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2020

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDWIC1000660-00CANCELLEDMar 10, 2018Mar 10, 2019
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDPACA1003843-00CANCELLEDMar 10, 2017Mar 10, 2018
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0061751REPLACEDMar 10, 2016Mar 10, 2017
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0004314CANCELLEDMar 10, 2015Mar 10, 2016
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0002745CANCELLEDMar 10, 2014Mar 10, 2015
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0001952CANCELLEDMar 10, 2013Mar 10, 2014
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0000601CANCELLEDJan 30, 2013Mar 10, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP-4330927BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2025Mar 10, 2025
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1000660-01BIPDMar 10, 2020Mar 10, 2020
CANCELWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYWIC1000660-00BIPDMar 10, 2019Mar 10, 2019
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPACA1003843-00BIPDMar 10, 2018Mar 10, 2018
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0061751BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2017Mar 10, 2017
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0004314BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2016Mar 10, 2016
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0002745BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2015Mar 10, 2015
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0001952BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2014Mar 10, 2014
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0000601BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2013Mar 10, 2013

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 10, 2020
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 11, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2019
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 13, 2018
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 9, 2016
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 11, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2015
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 11, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2014
MC814701CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 15, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2013
MC814701MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 15, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
5.60

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
74
Violations
100
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.3%
Driver OOS %
4.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

4
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
5
Oct
4
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 74 of 74 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states74 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (100 violations from 74 inspections)

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Violation Summary (100 violations from 74 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general935Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued618Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate557Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate557Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.35vs nat'l 1.80
-0.45 below avg

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

Inspection History (74 inspections)

Showing 50 of 74

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Inspection History (74 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 21, 202686868502DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Jan 15, 202686845897COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 8, 202686782999GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5396.5B-HWSL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Dec 1, 202586463942COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 17, 202586354980COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202586194407HUBBARD ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 1, 202585984257COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202585921533N/B I-5 N/O SR-43CALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3395.24D-ELDPT, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Sep 29, 202585943442DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 22, 202585837423HUBBARD ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PINo
Sep 15, 202585818837DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 11, 202585764119COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45D-B, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.3A1-BALACNo
Aug 31, 202585663076CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 9, 202585181657CASTAIC CVEFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 2, 202584856122CASTAIC IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3396.3A1-OAL, 393.9A-LSML, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
May 2, 202584595015DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 2, 202584585431CASTAIC IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER5396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45D-BYes
Apr 29, 202584547129COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.47ENo
Apr 23, 202584506671DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 3, 202584309006COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 1, 202584280772WOODBURN ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 21, 202584231219GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTDYes
Mar 19, 202584230948GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 3, 202584020205WOODBURN ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Feb 27, 202584017732DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.60C, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Feb 27, 202583988486COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 15, 202583618108S/B I-5 SANTA NELLA SCALESCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 19, 202483481704GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.47A-BCLMBDNo
Dec 12, 202483398696SALOME AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.11A1-CSURRNo
Nov 19, 202483208666COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER6393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Nov 16, 202483187620COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202483149481S/B I-5 SANTA NELLA SCALESCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIYes
Nov 9, 202483140773COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 29, 202483030634COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.83EYes
Oct 20, 202482982329GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLDL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Oct 10, 202482925878GILBERT AZAZLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 395.8E1PC, 392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 3, 202482830600ASHLAND ORORLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 2, 202482851591DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 25, 202482754495EOLA ORORLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Sep 14, 202482709072GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 391.11(b)(4)Yes
Sep 3, 202482590398RAINBOW IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 17, 202482426871COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 16, 202482412863ASHLAND ORORLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 1, 202482004306ASHLAND ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 17, 202481905587CASTAIC IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.75(c), 396.3(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Jun 4, 202481798897COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.207(f)No
May 20, 202481690182RAINBOW IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(a)Yes
May 8, 202481645464CHINOCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 8, 202481645463CHINOCALevel 5WANC SEMI-TRAILER1396.3(a)(1)No
May 8, 202481645462CHINOCALevel 5WANC SEMI-TRAILER2393.60(c), 393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

50 total · 26.0% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving15 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 25, 2023CAINJURY01DIAMOND BAR34.019053/ -117.816045...GB8585MAD EXPRESS INC
Nov 10, 2018CATOW00
Jan 31, 2018CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 25, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 10, 2020
Authority
Mar 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Mar 10, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Nov 10, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Jan 31, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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