NW EXPRESS LLC
HOOVER, AL
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 · 48 days Feb 24, 2016 → Apr 12, 2016
- Prior insurance gap · 365 days Apr 12, 2025 → Apr 12, 2026
- Common (Property) gap · 55 days Inactive Mar 1, 2016 → reinstated Apr 25, 2016
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.80 vs 1.80 national (+1.00).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NW EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2576500) 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): HENRY MUCHABA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 48 days — Feb 24, 2016 → Apr 12, 2016 • Prior insurance gap · 365 days — Apr 12, 2025 → Apr 12, 2026 • Common (Property) gap · 55 days — Inactive Mar 1, 2016 → reinstated Apr 25, 2016 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.80 vs 1.80 national (+1.00). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2576500/ As of: Jul 17, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331490 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.
CANAL INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Apr 12, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC901267ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
NW EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in HOOVER, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2576500. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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.
NW EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Hoover, AL. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CANAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (4) and GA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (42.9% of violations); top code 395.8A (Failing to keep RODS) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,490 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 1, 2016 to Apr 25, 2016 (55 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 24, 2016 to Apr 12, 2016 (48 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 12, 2025 to Apr 12, 2026 (365 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.12 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 7.20 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86231878 | Nov 4, 2025 | AL | 2 | BAY MINETTE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.45C-BSG | No |
| 85989308 | Oct 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | CASTLEBERRY AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8A, 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85989305 | Oct 8, 2025 | AL | 3 | BAY MINETTE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84918909 | Jun 9, 2025 | AL | 3 | PRATTVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 395.24 | No |
| 83475554 | Dec 18, 2024 | GA | 2 | TALLAPOOSA GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | No |
| 80296758 | Dec 4, 2023 | AL | 1 | WEIGH STATION |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.9(a)(2), 383.71(h), 395.26(b) | Yes |
| 80035828 | Oct 30, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 79241608 | Jul 25, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79157627 | Jul 14, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79119140 | Jul 11, 2023 | NC | 2 | nc-cumberland-county,-i-95,-n |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| GA0009939731 | Jun 6, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009722338 | Dec 18, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0007665297 | Jun 11, 2020 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0007686791 | Jul 20, 2017 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| Apr 25, 2016 | MC901267-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 14, 2015 | MC901267-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1894721271 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1894721271 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 12, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 365 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 12, 2025 to Apr 12, 2026 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA968571870 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0065256 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2021 | Apr 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0062726 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2019 | Mar 6, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06759-18 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 21, 2019 | Apr 12, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06759-18 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2018 | Feb 21, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06759-17 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2017 | Apr 12, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06759-17 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05033-16 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 12, 2016 | Apr 12, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05033-16 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2016 | Nov 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 48 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 24, 2016 to Apr 12, 2016 | ||||||
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0711984 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2015 | Feb 24, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 12, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Apr 12, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 365 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 12, 2026)
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Apr 12, 2023
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Apr 12, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2021
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Apr 12, 2019
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Apr 12, 2019insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 22, 2019
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Feb 21, 2019insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Apr 12, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Jun 15, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 22, 2017
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Apr 13, 2017
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Apr 12, 2017insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Nov 12, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Nov 2, 2016
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Apr 25, 2016
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Mar 1, 2016
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Mar 1, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 1, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 55 days (through Apr 25, 2016)
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Feb 24, 2016insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Feb 24, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 48 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 12, 2016)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY MINETTE AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| CASTLEBERRY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PRATTVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WEIGH STATION | AL | 1 | 1 |
| TALLAPOOSA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC901267
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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10 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify NW EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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