MAD EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2373993 • 14703 LEIBACHER AVE, NORWALK, CA, 90650
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-814701 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 10, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP-4330927 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2020 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1000660-01 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2020 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | WIC1000660-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2018 | Mar 10, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | PACA1003843-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0061751 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 10, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0004314 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0002745 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2014 | Mar 10, 2015 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0001952 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2013 | Mar 10, 2014 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0000601 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2013 | Mar 10, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP-4330927 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1000660-01 | BIPD | Mar 10, 2020 | Mar 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1000660-00 | BIPD | Mar 10, 2019 | Mar 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PACA1003843-00 | BIPD | Mar 10, 2018 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0061751 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0004314 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0002745 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 10, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0001952 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2014 | Mar 10, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0000601 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2013 | Mar 10, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2020 |
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2019 |
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2018 |
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2016 |
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2015 |
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 |
| MC814701 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2013 |
| MC814701 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 15, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 9 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | 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:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (74 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.019053/ -117.816045 | ...GB8585 | MAD EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records