GNS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2445463 • 11527 VISTA CLUB DRIVE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40291
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-843855 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0003108 | ON FILE | Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0731581 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293790 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1273095 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2020 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1273095 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2019 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0719815 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2018 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0719815 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2018 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP26587A | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2016 | Oct 25, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2749405 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2015 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3344716 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 27, 2014 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3344716 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3344716 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 27, 2014 | Nov 23, 2015 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3344716 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0003108 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731581 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293790 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1273095 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1273095 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0719815 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0719815 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP26587A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2018 | Oct 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2749405 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3344716 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2015 | Nov 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3344716 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3344716 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3344716 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC843855 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 |
| MC843855 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2022 |
| MC843855 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2015 |
| MC843855 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 |
| MC843855 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 2014 | — | 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
33 states • 88 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 88 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-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:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (88 inspections)
Showing 50 of 88
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATON ROUGE | I-10 | ...890902 | GNS EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHITE HALL | I-79 MP 129.50 | ...888667 | GNS EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 4, 2023 | ID | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MUD LAKE | SH 33 | ...896654 | GNS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 23, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | W 18200 KATY SER N FWY | ...890902 | GNS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 28, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records