VENTURE EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2399625 • 10211 E COUNTRYSIDE CIR, WICHITA, KS, 67207
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-825421 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 14, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07631729 | ON FILE | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2020 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07003-17 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2017 | May 23, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0029692 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2016 | May 23, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02934-15 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2015 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02934-14 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2014 | Jun 6, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS026413 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2013 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS026413 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2378371 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2013 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2378371 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST163318 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA07631729 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07003-17 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2018 | May 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0029692 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2017 | May 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02934-15 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02934-14 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2015 | Jun 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS026413 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS026413 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2378371 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2013 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2378371 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST163318 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-825421 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC825421 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2018 |
| MC825421 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 |
| MC825421 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 |
| MC825421 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 12, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC825421 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2013 |
| MC825421 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2013 |
| MC825421 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 |
| MC825421 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 2013 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2014 |
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
9 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | 86921788 | WELSH LA | LA | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.205A-WRC | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 86389063 | BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86184824 | KEENE SCALES | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 85873089 | CROWLEY LA | LA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85811668 | KNOXVILLE AR | AR | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 85047911 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 7, 2025 | 84615005 | 017 - BROWNSTOWN - I-70 E/B | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2RG | No |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 84243804 | I-90 MP 238 | WA | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 84020460 | HUNTINGTON OR | OR | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 396.17C-PI, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 81924533 | KINGMAN CO | KS | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80293521 | TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2013 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2013 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2011 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records