BIG RED EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2464086 • 26600 SW 146 CT APT 322, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33032
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-851525 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0001593-24 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2024 | Aug 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0001593-23 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-FL-0001593-23 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2023 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | GIP-48-122022 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | GIP-48-122022 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP107862022 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FOP107862021 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2021 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN259245 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0026057 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2016 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAPBY0765315 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2015 | Jan 2, 2016 |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAPBY0765314 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2014 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAPBY0765314 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2014 | Jan 2, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAPBY0765314 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0001593-24 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0001593-23 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-FL-0001593-23 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2024 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | GIP-48-122022 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | GIP-48-122022 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP107862022 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP107862021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2022 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN259245 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2021 | Jan 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0026057 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2020 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0765315 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2016 | Jan 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0765314 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2015 | Jan 2, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0765314 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0765314 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2014 | Jan 2, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC851525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2025 |
| MC851525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2024 |
| MC851525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 |
| MC851525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 |
| MC851525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2016 |
| MC851525 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2014 |
| MC851525 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 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
9 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 7 | 6 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.132(c) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| 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 | 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: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:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(c) | 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:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(a)(2) | Driver failed to use automatic on-board recording device when required by the motor carrier | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 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 (22 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONROE | I-20 | ...211116 | BIG RED EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 27, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 75 NEAR FOREST PKWY | ...170286 | BIG RED EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 22, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE CHARLES | I-10 | ...318126 | BIG RED EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 997 (KROME AVENUE) | ...211116 | BIG RED EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 27, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BELLVILLE RD / PRIVATE DRE | ...332619 | BIG RED EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 1, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records