DAVID'S EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2502093 • 12 DARIEN CT, HAMILTON, NJ, 08620
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-991706 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL15452-01 | ON FILE | Aug 4, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA960386258 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2023 | Aug 4, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000084 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000079 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000079 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | BIPD/Primary | MC63000079 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00648094 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2020 | Jun 18, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0648094 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2019 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900001452 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900001452 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900001452 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2018 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900001452 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900001452 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2017 | Apr 28, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29003458 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2016 | Apr 18, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL15452-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA960386258 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2022 | May 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | MC63000084 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000079 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2021 | Oct 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000079 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00648094 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY | MC63000079 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0648094 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900001452 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2019 | Apr 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900001452 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2019 | Jan 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900001452 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900001452 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900001452 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2018 | Apr 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29003458 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-991706 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-991706 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-991706 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2025 |
| MC991706 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 15, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2022 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2021 |
| MC991706 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 12, 2021 | REVOKED | Nov 7, 2023 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2021 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2019 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2019 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2018 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2018 |
| MC991706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2018 |
| MC991706 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 15, 2017 | REVOKED | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC991706 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 2016 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2017 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Jun 18, 2015 |
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
2 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | 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 (12 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EDISON TWP | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...079810 | DAVID'S EXPRESS INC |
| May 26, 2022 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | HAMILTON TWP | CR 535 E STATE ST EXT | ...825525 | DAVID'S EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 9, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events