EXPRESS CARRIER SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 202 days Jan 24, 2017 → Aug 14, 2017
- Common (Property) gap · 200 days Inactive Jan 30, 2017 → reinstated Aug 18, 2017
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EXPRESS CARRIER SERVICES INC (USDOT 2455890) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ILKHOM KOZIMOV (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 202 days — Jan 24, 2017 → Aug 14, 2017 • Common (Property) gap · 200 days — Inactive Jan 30, 2017 → reinstated Aug 18, 2017 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2455890/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 4.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 23.8% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67547 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 14, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC848098ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 58 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.98% | 9.3% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EXPRESS CARRIER SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in CAROL STREAM, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2455890. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 15 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EXPRESS CARRIER SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers, based in Carol Stream, IL. Across 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
46 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 318% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (8) and IL (8), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 30, 2017 to Aug 18, 2017 (200 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 24, 2017 to Aug 14, 2017 (202 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 20, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 29 | |
| Freightliner | 27 | |
| Wabash National | 14 | |
| Great Dane | 12 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 | |
| Utility | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 2.41 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 6.72 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87722985 | Apr 30, 2026 | AR | 3 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLLR, 17C-PI | No |
| 87552371 | Apr 10, 2026 | CO | 3 | GYPSUM CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87519734 | Apr 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87310352 | Mar 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87215410 | Mar 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-39 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86715355 | Dec 31, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-90 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86631671 | Dec 20, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-olathe-north-m.c.i.s.-#23w |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86612596 | Dec 18, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86587692 | Dec 14, 2025 | WI | 1 | JANESVILLE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 87463699 | Dec 3, 2025 | NM | 3 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B4-DEN | Yes |
| 86442095 | Nov 2, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86221897 | Nov 1, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47A-CR | Yes |
| 86202664 | Oct 30, 2025 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 86203446 | Oct 29, 2025 | LA | 1 | DES ALLEMANDS LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.55E-B, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85994379 | Oct 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85933406 | Oct 1, 2025 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85840350 | Sep 19, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85648489 | Aug 29, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-39 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWPB, 392.2C | No |
| 85560487 | Aug 20, 2025 | OH | 2 | LOCKBOURNE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | No |
| 85482084 | Aug 12, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-355 SOUTHBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85470659 | Aug 11, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11B4, 393.9, 392.2MI | Yes |
| 85161815 | Jul 9, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84979697 | Jun 16, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 87128851 | Jun 12, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84763174 | May 21, 2025 | OH | 2 | GREENVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LSLI, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000121765 | Jan 8, 2024 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0233460013 | Dec 12, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000121580 | Nov 13, 2023 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP33256580 | Dec 13, 2018 | NY | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 18, 2017 | MC848098-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 13, 2013 | MC848098-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229483 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 14, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1372123119 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9074383 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN269799 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 12, 2019 | Aug 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN269799 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | DSI1569637-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2018 | Aug 14, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4071978 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2017 | Aug 14, 2018 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 202 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 24, 2017 to Aug 14, 2017 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3399495 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 9, 2014 | Jan 24, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0861613 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 9, 2013 | Dec 9, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 14, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 15, 2024
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Aug 14, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 10, 2023
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Nov 12, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019
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Aug 14, 2019insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 14, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2017
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Jan 30, 2017
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Jan 30, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 30, 2017authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 200 days (through Aug 18, 2017)
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Jan 24, 2017insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 24, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 202 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 14, 2017)
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Dec 9, 2014insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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Dec 8, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 6 | 2 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 2 |
| I-39 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| GYPSUM CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC848098
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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58 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify EXPRESS CARRIER SERVICES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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