SCS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2574851 • 337 FRANKLIN ST FL 2, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07206
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-900442 | REVOKED | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0153436001 | ON FILE | Sep 18, 2023 | May 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0153436001 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2020 | Oct 14, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0153436001 | REPLACED | May 26, 2020 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT07952-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2019 | May 26, 2020 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT07952-01 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7671496 | REPLACED | May 26, 2018 | May 26, 2019 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL06343 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2017 | May 26, 2018 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL06343 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2016 | May 26, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A8254-02 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A7454-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0153436001 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0153436001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0153436001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT07952-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT07952-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7671496 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2019 | May 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL06343 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2018 | May 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL06343 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2017 | May 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A8254-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A7454-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 12, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-900442 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC900442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2023 |
| MC900442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2020 |
| MC900442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC900442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2018 |
| MC900442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2017 |
| MC900442 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2016 |
| MC900442 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 19, 2015 | REVOKED | Jun 2, 2025 |
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
4 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | 84223790 | LEBANON TN | TN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 391.41A-MCPC, 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 82951640 | GREENWICH SCALE EAST BOUND | NJ | Level 3 | FRTV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82677652 | LEXINGTON TN | TN | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 20, 2024 | 81700816 | PALESTINE AR | AR | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 12, 2023 | 79848205 | MOHAWK TN | TN | Level 1 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.47(e), 396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| May 26, 2023 | 78737970 | CRITTENDEN CO (RIVERSIDE STN) | AR | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 22, 2023 | 78711613 | POMONA | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 395.8, 396.3(a)(1), 393.11 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2021 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40, MM 267 | ...A79748 | SCS EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records