NS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2394678 • 1626 FLANIGAN CT #A, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42104
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-823270 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 18, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000367 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2019 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 4661306 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS051258 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2015 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS033719 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2014 | Jun 20, 2015 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2030167 | REPLACED | May 14, 2013 | Jun 21, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000367 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 4661306 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS051258 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS033719 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2015 | Jun 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2030167 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2014 | Jun 21, 2014 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC823270 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 14, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC823270 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 9, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC823270 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2018 |
| MC823270 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2016 |
| MC823270 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2015 |
| MC823270 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 17, 2013 | — | 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 • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSWZ | 2-SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 75 SOUTHBOUND NEAR PINEHURST HAWKINSVIL | ...240778 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 6, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | N NOT REPORTED | ...642492 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 8, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURLINGTON | KY0237 | ...297210 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 9, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BUDA | 16870 IH35 | ...600120 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 9, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 4 (STATE ROAD 400) WB | ...240778 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 12, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMPBELLSBURG | I 0071 | ...137926 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | E DIVISION ST | ...993065 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 CD W AT CD TO I285 WB I 75 CD S | ...164861 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 28, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | 23 HW | ...109445 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BUMPUS MILLS RD | ...144776 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CINCINNATI | IR 75 | ...278933 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 2, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...548857 | NS EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 5, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events