ROAD EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2479214 • 245 MARTHA ST, OZARK, MO, 65721
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-857851 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 29, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 162148001 | ON FILE | Jan 27, 2023 | Jan 27, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2607556 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2022 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0054693001 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2019 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6490263 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6490263 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000091 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2017 | Feb 4, 2018 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000091 00 | REPLACED | Feb 4, 2017 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A24700035-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A24700035-01 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A24700035-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2016 | Feb 4, 2017 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A24700035 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0015903 | REPLACED | Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 5, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 162148001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2607556 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0054693001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2022 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA 6490263 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2019 | Jan 27, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000091 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2018 | Feb 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA 6490263 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000091 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | A24700035-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2017 | Feb 4, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | A24700035-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | A24700035-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | A24700035 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0015903 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 5, 2015 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC857851 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 |
| MC857851 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2017 |
| MC857851 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2016 |
| MC857851 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2016 |
| MC857851 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 19, 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
12 states • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50 | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (39 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | STRAFFORD | MO 125 | ...HS9979 | ROAD EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALACHUA | I75 SB MM400 | ...283599 | ROAD EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 1, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARIETTA | I-75 NB NEAR N MARIETTA PKWY | ...GGGG | ROAD EXPRESS LLC |
| May 5, 2021 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-17 NONCARD@M251 | ...448304 | ROAD EXPRESS LLC |
| May 8, 2017 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records