JAPAS EXPRESS INCORPORATED
USDOT 2428896 • 9531 TIMBER RIVER WAY, ELK GROVE, CA, 95624
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-837110 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00320 | ON FILE | Jun 2, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00320 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2024 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00320 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2024 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0129062-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0129062-00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0129062-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2023 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-573161-01 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-573161-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-573161-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Apr 7, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00712692 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2021 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0712692 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2019 | May 26, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8391567 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2018 | Jun 3, 2019 |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAA 57015684 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 23, 2018 |
| FINANCIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCFICR3897707 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| FINANCIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CCFICR3897707 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2015 | Dec 12, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2523556 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-9016316 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2015 | May 22, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK9016316 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-9016316 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2014 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-9016316 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA-9016315 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0173661 | CANCELLED | Sep 13, 2013 | Aug 14, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00320 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00320 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00320 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0129062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0129062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-CA-19-S0129062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-573161-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-573161-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2023 | Apr 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-573161-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00712692 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0712692 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2021 | May 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8391567 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BAA 57015684 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2018 | Nov 23, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | FINANCIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CCFICR3897707 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2015 | Dec 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FINANCIAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CCFICR3897707 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2015 | Nov 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2523556 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2015 | Sep 8, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-9016316 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2015 | May 22, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9016316 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-9016316 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-9016316 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA-9016315 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CENTURY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0173661 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2014 | Aug 14, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-837110 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-837110 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-837110 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-837110 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-837110 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2025 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2024 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2023 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2023 |
| MC837110 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 8, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC837110 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 14, 2019 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2022 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2015 |
| MC837110 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 29, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 10, 2019 |
| MC837110 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 20, 2015 | REVOKED | Sep 14, 2015 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2015 |
| MC837110 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2014 |
| MC837110 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 8, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 1, 2015 |
| MC837110 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 1, 2013 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 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
2 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (127 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 3 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 8 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.403(b) | 387.403(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LODI | 38.119367/-121.269581 | ...F07384 | JAPAS EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Sep 29, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT49/.46 MI N OF RT16 | ...824652 | JAPAS EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Mar 11, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR88/.5m W ELLIS RD | ...AW8171 | JAPAS EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Sep 1, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events