DES EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2420344 • 3655 SIMPSON STUART RD STE 411340, DALLAS, TX, 75241
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-833603 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 20, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000038 | ON FILE | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259892-03 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259892-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259892-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259892-00 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2021 | Aug 21, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JMH000038-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000178-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02212-18 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02212-18 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2019 | May 30, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02212-18 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02212-18 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2018 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02212-18 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2018 | May 23, 2019 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT000271-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2017 | Aug 21, 2018 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0001173 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2017 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0000488 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2016 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0000038 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01435-13 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2013 | Aug 21, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000038 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259892-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259892-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259892-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259892-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JMH000038-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2021 | Aug 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000178-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02212-18 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02212-18 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2019 | May 30, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02212-18 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2019 | May 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02212-18 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02212-18 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT000271-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0001173 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000488 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000038 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2015 | Aug 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01435-13 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2014 | Aug 21, 2014 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2024 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2024 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2023 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2022 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2021 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2019 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2016 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2015 |
| MC833603 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2014 |
| MC833603 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2018 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Sep 2, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Oct 2, 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
8 states • 130 inspections
Violation Summary (146 violations from latest 100 of 130 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 12 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 11 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 7 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 6 | 1 | 10 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:24 | 24 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F1-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | 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:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (130 inspections)
Showing 50 of 130
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHILDRESS | NW 2000 F AVE | ...344896 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 2, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | US 287 | ...HC7073 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 2268 HIGHWAY 114 | ...ND8861 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | HWY 287 .70 MILES N OF MP 28 | ...LH4214 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 3, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 69 .50 MILES W OF MP 9 | ...206732 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 12, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 40 AT HWY 287 | ...GZ8633 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 22, 2021 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | I70 3,696 FEET E OF 305 | ...Z18146 | DES EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 1, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2017 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events