MICHAEL ANGEL BURNIAS
USDOT 2501099 • DBA: ANGEL EXPRESS • 5306 N WESTGATE DR, WESLACO, TX, 78599
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-866867 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71010169 | ON FILE | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT17883A | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA957738523 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4255-02 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4255-01 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4255-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | May 2, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000136-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000136-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30820 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | May 13, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30820 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30424 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003400-30466 | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0003300-12-3863 | REPLACED | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010169 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT17883A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957738523 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4255-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4255-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4255-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000136-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000136-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30820 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2018 | May 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30820 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30424 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30466 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0003300-12-3863 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-866867 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2025 |
| MC866867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 24, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 |
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2021 |
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2020 |
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2019 |
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2018 |
| MC866867 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2017 |
| MC866867 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2014 | REVOKED | May 30, 2024 |
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
6 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.76 | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (18 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 MILE MARKER 7 N NEAR MILE MARKER 74 I 75 | ...150601 | MICHAEL ANGEL BURNIAS |
| Feb 5, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-81 | ...150601 | ANGEL EXPRESS |
| Jul 20, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WOLF BRIDGE RD | ...790248 | ANGEL EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records