BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2409583 • 3565 120TH AVE, HARTLEY, IA, 51346
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,409,583
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7125412267
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
572,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
3565 120TH AVE, HARTLEY, IA, 51346
Contact
Phone: 7125412267
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 15, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-829159 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-672066-00 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04827A | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2016 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04827A | REPLACED | May 29, 2013 | Jun 28, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-672066-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04827A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04827A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2016 | Jun 28, 2016 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC829159 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 19, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
21%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
20
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
4
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 11 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (20 violations from 11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.82vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
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)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | 85998905 | SPARTA WI | WI | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45D-B, 396.3A1-ALBV | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 84975224 | M27 SB | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 84101014 | CHAGRIN FALLS OH | OH | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82766925 | M27 NB | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 82233272 | CAMP DOUGLAS WI | WI | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8(a), 392.2 | No |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 82208866 | AUSTIN MN | MN | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81464800 | TOWN OF COON WI | WI | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 81048622 | I-80 | IL | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 393.55(c)(2), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 79148027 | NECEDAH (VIL.) | WI | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 79085507 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 1, 2020 | sms-78263892 | Roadside | MN | Level 3 | — | 1 | Details unavailable | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-042025-10
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4
Crash History (4 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IA 9 E | ...6929NE | BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 4, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JAY | ISTH 90 | ...769102 | BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 1, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 19, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2018
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 28, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-829159 Certificate
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Crashes4 crash records
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Inspections11 inspection records
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