DINAMO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2502281 • 1511 HILLTOP DR, ANDERSON, SC, 29621
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-864323 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9096568 | ON FILE | Jul 25, 2024 | Jun 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9069892 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2023 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9069892 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2023 | Jul 25, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 294107001 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2022 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0040047 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2020 | Jun 6, 2022 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8966311 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-244107-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN193494 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2016 | Jul 13, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN193494 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 6, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3805856 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 |
| TRUSTGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | XA 2079392 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2014 | Jun 3, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9096568 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9069892 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9069892 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 294107001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0040047 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8966311 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2020 | Jun 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-244107-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN193494 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2017 | Jul 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN193494 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3805856 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TRUSTGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | XA 2079392 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2016 | Jun 3, 2016 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC864323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2025 |
| MC864323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2024 |
| MC864323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2019 |
| MC864323 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2016 |
| MC864323 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 9, 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
5 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (44 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH CHARLESTON | 526 | ...261030 | DINAMO EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON | 26 | ...178119 | DINAMO EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records