A B A EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2549452 • 3153 TRUSSELL WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95864
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-887964 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-25-289945-01 | ON FILE | Jan 22, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-25-289945-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 25, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-25-289945-01 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-25-289945-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-267786-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2024 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSMDXCA-0001217-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0000769-23 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2023 | Feb 11, 2024 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-22-218919-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2022 | Feb 11, 2023 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-191406-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2021 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-191406-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-20-166969-00 | REPLACED | Jul 11, 2020 | Jul 11, 2021 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-20-166969-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2020 | Jul 25, 2021 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT900151-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2019 | Jul 11, 2020 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT900151-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-93070-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-93070-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1181366-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-289945-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-289945-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-289945-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-289945-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-267786-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSMDXCA-0001217-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0000769-23 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2024 | Feb 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-22-218919-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2023 | Feb 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-191406-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-191406-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-20-166969-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2021 | Jul 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-20-166969-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2021 | Jul 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900151-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2020 | Jul 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT900151-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2019 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-93070-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-93070-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1181366-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-887964 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2025 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2025 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2024 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2023 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2022 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2021 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2021 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2020 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2019 |
| MC887964 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 18, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2016 |
| MC887964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2015 |
| MC887964 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 2014 | REVOKED | Oct 23, 2017 |
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
3 states • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501(a) | 382.501(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (30 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-80 W/B | ...HW5293 | A B A EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR-202S Exit 6 A-Ramp @ M000 | ...BR0299 | A B A EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 1, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STOCKTON | 37.983422 / -121.343255 | ...AF1107 | A B A EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records