HIGHWAY EXPRESS LINES INC
USDOT 2516908 • 4617 MARITIME LOOP, UNION CITY, CA, 94587
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-873376 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 18, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | RET0000434 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | RET0000434 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | RET0000434 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN382899 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN331830 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2022 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN331830 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0015525 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50804 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2020 | Jul 18, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50804 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2019 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40638 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30416 00 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30416 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2017 | May 11, 2018 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005711-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005711-00 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005711-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2017 | May 16, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005711-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0005711-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2016 | Jan 5, 2017 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0002291-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2015 | Mar 2, 2015 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0002291-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2014 | Feb 4, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | RET0000434 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | RET0000434 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | RET0000434 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN382899 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN331830 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN331830 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0015525 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50804 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50804 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2020 | Feb 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40638 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30416 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2018 | Jul 18, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30416 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005711-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005711-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005711-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2017 | May 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005711-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0005711-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2017 | Jan 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0002291-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2015 | Mar 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0002291-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-873376 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2022 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2020 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2020 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2019 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2018 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2018 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2017 |
| MC873376 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2016 |
| MC873376 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 20, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC873376 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87374918 | US101 SB N OF LUCAS VALLEY | CA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 83693539 | NIMITZ IF | CA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 83720485 | GRAPEVINE IF | CA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 87063807 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 83054919 | I-580 W/B LIVERMORE SCALES | CA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82771474 | W/B LIVERMORE PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45 | Yes |
| May 3, 2024 | 81535257 | LIVERMORE, CA | CA | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 81414899 | W/B LIVERMORE PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records