DELTA EXPRESS CORP
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 471 days Feb 28, 2018 → Jun 14, 2019
- Prior insurance gap · 240 days Oct 9, 2019 → Jun 5, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 254 days Inactive Oct 15, 2019 → reinstated Jun 25, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 478 days Inactive Mar 6, 2018 → reinstated Jun 27, 2019
- 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 — DELTA EXPRESS CORP (USDOT 2571663) 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): ABDIRAHMAN ALI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 471 days — Feb 28, 2018 → Jun 14, 2019 • Prior insurance gap · 240 days — Oct 9, 2019 → Jun 5, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 254 days — Inactive Oct 15, 2019 → reinstated Jun 25, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 478 days — Inactive Mar 6, 2018 → reinstated Jun 27, 2019 • 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 — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2571663/ As of: Jul 24, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 2.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 38.3% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=22572 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.
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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InsuranceSPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 2, 2024
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC950761ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 27 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 45 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 144 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.02% | 16.16% | — |
| 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
DELTA EXPRESS CORP is a motor carrier based in BLOOMINGTON, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2571663. 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 45 power units and 50 drivers, with 144 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.3%. 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.
DELTA EXPRESS CORP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 45 power units and 50 drivers, based in Bloomington, MN. Across 104 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.2% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
104 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 174% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (13) and IL (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 6 times, 6 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 45 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,572 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 15, 2019 to Jun 25, 2020 (254 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 6, 2018 to Jun 27, 2019 (478 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 28, 2018 to Jun 14, 2019 (471 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 9, 2019 to Jun 5, 2020 (240 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 12 | 5 | 41.7% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 119 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 53 | |
| Wabash National | 34 | |
| Great Dane | 23 | |
| Volvo | 7 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 14 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | — | 5.93 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | — | 7.06 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (144 rows) View all 144 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88301666 | Jul 1, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88028182 | Jun 1, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E1PC, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24 | No |
| 87425697 | Mar 21, 2026 | MN | 3 | EAGAN MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLT, 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | No |
| 87320790 | Mar 13, 2026 | IN | 2 | SEYMOUR IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87308767 | Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87136908 | Feb 25, 2026 | AL | 3 | MONTGOMERY AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 87130519 | Feb 23, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86963598 | Jan 29, 2026 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86871142 | Jan 21, 2026 | OH | 2 | CAIRO OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203E-CBP | No |
| 86819215 | Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86749560 | Jan 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 86745161 | Jan 6, 2026 | WI | 1 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86703105 | Dec 31, 2025 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86650471 | Dec 23, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86642804 | Dec 22, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86621226 | Dec 18, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 86604449 | Dec 17, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-eb-i-80-/-scott-county-rest-ar |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.78, 395.22G, 396.3A1-LC | No |
| 86529119 | Dec 10, 2025 | OK | 1 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86411821 | Nov 25, 2025 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 86397518 | Nov 22, 2025 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86408854 | Nov 21, 2025 | MO | 5 | COLUMBIA MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86292749 | Nov 10, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86281869 | Nov 9, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86280094 | Nov 8, 2025 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 86204779 | Oct 31, 2025 | AL | 3 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MN0260190366 | Jan 19, 2026 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0253600034 | Dec 26, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0253510090 | Dec 17, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904865341 | Dec 11, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000114115 | Jun 26, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003861968 | Jun 18, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501473520 | Mar 5, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073148412 | Feb 7, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0241690050 | Jun 17, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0024702715 | Feb 2, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002778182 | Dec 17, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002778181 | Dec 16, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000099718 | Nov 8, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002482892 | Dec 22, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000094688 | Dec 3, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2074052593 | Oct 22, 2021 | LA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000092223 | Aug 13, 2021 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Oct 7, 2021 | MC950761 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jun 25, 2020 | MC950761-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 27, 2019 | MC950761-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 7, 2016 | MC950761-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229330 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 2, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT02626A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2023 | Aug 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA939122532 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 13, 2021 | Jun 5, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA939122532 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2020 | Nov 9, 2021 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA939122532 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 2020 | Oct 13, 2021 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 240 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 9, 2019 to Jun 5, 2020 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0815314 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 471 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 28, 2018 to Jun 14, 2019 | ||||||
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-641478-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Feb 28, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 2, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 5, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 9, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2021
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Oct 13, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 25, 2020
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Oct 15, 2019
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Oct 15, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 15, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 254 days (through Jun 25, 2020)
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Oct 9, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 9, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 240 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 5, 2020)
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Mar 6, 2018
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Mar 6, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 6, 2018authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 478 days (through Jun 27, 2019)
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Feb 28, 2018insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 471 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 14, 2019)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 5 | 0 |
| US 20 | IL | 5 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 4 | 2 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 4 | 2 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 2 | 1 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE | MN | 2 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC950761
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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144 inspections
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17 reportable crashes
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How to verify DELTA EXPRESS CORP
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- 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.
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