RCS XPRESS INC
USDOT 2533690 • 5218 ISABELLE LILAC LN, KATY, TX, 77449-2120
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-880773 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000011-01 | ON FILE | Jun 11, 2023 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000011-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jun 11, 2023 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000011-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000011-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2021 | Nov 26, 2022 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRIPX-CP-000000011-00 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT900769-01 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT900769-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2021 | Sep 12, 2021 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT900769-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2020 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42519784 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2019 | Sep 10, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42519784 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2019 | Sep 10, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20008400 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2018 | Sep 5, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TWP20008400 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2016 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TWP0010400 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2015 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TWP0010400 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2015 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIPKG0030500 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000011-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000011-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2023 | Jun 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000011-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2022 | Nov 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRIPX-CP-000000011-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2022 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900769-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2021 | Sep 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900769-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900769-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42519784 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42519784 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2019 | Sep 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20008400 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2019 | Sep 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TWP20008400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2018 | Jan 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWP0010400 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWP0010400 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TIPKG0030500 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2015 | Sep 5, 2015 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2025 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2023 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2021 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2019 |
| MC880773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2015 |
| MC880773 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 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 1, 2026 | 87487341 | IH 10 @ 724 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.11TU, 393.55C1 | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84407795 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | Level 2 | HYTR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 4 | 396.17C, 393.45DLUV, 392.2RG | No |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 84029564 | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | TX | Level 2 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.60C, 393.45B2PC, 393.55D1 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 82362905 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| May 21, 2024 | 81727362 | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1), 393.11 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 80269920 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 78498671 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | TX | Level 2 | MCOX INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 4 | 393.60(c), 393.201(d), 393.207(a) | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 78346923 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | TX | Level 2 | — | 3 | 393.205(c), 396.17(c) | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records