MNS1 EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MNS1 EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2510681) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MINDAUGAS NARKYS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2510681/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0.7% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 26.9% vs peer median 17.8% (worse). n=4726 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 14458 S DEPOT DR → 14458 S DEPOT RD · Jul 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 1, 2020
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC870764ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 186 | 0 |
| Trailers | 175 | 217 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 78 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 426 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 304 | 304 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.99% | 11.84% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MNS1 EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINFIELD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2510681. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 186 power units and 170 drivers, with 426 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MNS1 EXPRESS INC is a large fleet, operating 186 power units and 170 drivers, based in Plainfield, IL. Across 313 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.1% out-of-service rate, with 23 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
313 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 248% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (81) and WI (42), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 19 times.
The fleet comprises 186 power units (large fleet) and 170 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,726 ACTIVE carriers operating 93–279 power units (±50% of this carrier's 186 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 14458 S DEPOT DR 14458 S DEPOT RDSeen 34 times · first Jun 12, 2026 · last Jul 19, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 69 | 4 | 5.8% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 41 | 6 | 14.6% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 33 | 2 | 6.1% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 32 | 4 | 12.5% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 30 | 6 | 20.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 22 | 3 | 13.6% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 392 | |
| Utility | 259 | |
| Great Dane | 111 | |
| Great | 15 | |
| Volvo | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 2 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 24 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 56 | — | 2.85 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | — | 4.25 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (426 rows) View all 426 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88432769 | Jul 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 88415235 | Jul 15, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203C-CBP | No |
| 88387993 | Jul 10, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-DMOVE | No |
| 88372624 | Jul 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88345927 | Jul 6, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88285616 | Jun 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88283855 | Jun 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88272985 | Jun 29, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.100C-C | No |
| 88231534 | Jun 24, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88181153 | Jun 17, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.16-D | No |
| 88172966 | Jun 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88154932 | Jun 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88149979 | Jun 15, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88114458 | Jun 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88136652 | Jun 10, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.8-D | No |
| 88074339 | Jun 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88052462 | Jun 4, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-BNMH, 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 87978011 | May 27, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87864745 | May 14, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87726433 | Apr 29, 2026 | IA | 2 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 207F, 9, 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87713229 | Apr 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | 018 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A | Yes |
| 87672825 | Apr 23, 2026 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 WB MM 116 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2RG | No |
| 87621181 | Apr 20, 2026 | NE | 1 | WAVERLY NE |
Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87612420 | Apr 16, 2026 | ND | 2 | WHEATLAND ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 87595453 | Apr 15, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (78 rows) View all 78 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501520461 | Dec 17, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0253440352 | Dec 10, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000200145 | Nov 29, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253216992 | Nov 10, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000115617 | Oct 10, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003639890 | Oct 10, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV0202522376 | Oct 3, 2025 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003921145 | Aug 13, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003856028 | Jun 17, 2025 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WI0000125674 | Jun 3, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904733725 | Jun 2, 2025 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000112665 | Mar 17, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0250740083 | Mar 15, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501468764 | Feb 12, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001164204 | Feb 6, 2025 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003707140 | Jan 27, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000123739 | Oct 1, 2024 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009571137 | Aug 27, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000123495 | Jul 29, 2024 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003671161 | Jul 16, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904531483 | Jun 24, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003196435 | May 28, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904509196 | May 2, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401416153 | Apr 3, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003148516 | Mar 22, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2014 | MC870764-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CVP 2030017-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 1, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CVP 2030017-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2019 | Sep 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A1098 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2019 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A1098 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2017 | Nov 2, 2018 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160034-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 2, 2017 | REPLACED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014932-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2078974 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2014 | Nov 2, 2015 | REPLACED |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2078974 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2014 | Nov 26, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Nov 2, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Nov 2, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Nov 2, 2016insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Nov 1, 2016
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Nov 26, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2015
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Nov 2, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANESVILLE WI | WI | 13 | 3 |
| HUDSON WI | WI | 12 | 3 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 8 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 7 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 6 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 6 | 4 |
| I-39 | IL | 4 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 4 | 0 |
| LOWELL IN | IN | 4 | 2 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 58 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
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Docket MC870764
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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426 inspections
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78 reportable crashes
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How to verify MNS1 EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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