ATO EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2579848 • 9500 JOHNS RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,579,848
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8329838266
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
1,085,814
Physical Address
9500 JOHNS RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 41.2%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 17.8 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 17, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-903066ACTIVEUnknownMar 16, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81004253ON FILEMar 17, 2025Mar 17, 2026

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71006229CANCELLEDMar 17, 2024Mar 17, 2025
GREYSTONE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2310037CANCELLEDMar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2024
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2210040CANCELLEDMar 17, 2022Mar 18, 2023
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2210040REPLACEDMar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2023
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWDTT2110070CANCELLEDMar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2022
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGD1211-01CANCELLEDJun 24, 2020Mar 17, 2021
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGD1211-01CANCELLEDMar 17, 2020Jul 21, 2020
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGD1211-01REPLACEDMar 17, 2020Jun 24, 2020
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0065395REPLACEDMar 17, 2018Mar 17, 2020
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42508573-02CANCELLEDMar 17, 2017Mar 17, 2018
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42508573-01CANCELLEDMar 17, 2016Mar 17, 2017
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42501934CANCELLEDMar 17, 2015Mar 17, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81004253BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2026Mar 17, 2026
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71006229BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2025Mar 17, 2025
CANCELGREYSTONE INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2310037BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2024Mar 17, 2024
TERM/CANCLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2210040BIPD/PrimaryMar 18, 2023Mar 18, 2023
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2210040BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYWDTT2110070BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2022
CANCELUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGD1211-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2021Mar 17, 2021
TERM/CANCLUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGD1211-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 21, 2020Jul 21, 2020
TERM/REPLUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGD1211-01BIPD/PrimaryJun 24, 2020Jun 24, 2020
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0065395BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2020Mar 17, 2020
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42508573-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2018Mar 17, 2018
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42508573-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2017Mar 17, 2017
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42501934BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2016Mar 17, 2016

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2026
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 14, 2025
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 20, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2024
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 21, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 15, 2023
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 17, 2022
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2021
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 24, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 25, 2020
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 19, 2018
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 21, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 17, 2017
MC903066COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 17, 2016
MC903066MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 24, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
34
Violations
157
33 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
41.2%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
3
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 34 of 34 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states34 inspections

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Violation Summary (157 violations from 34 inspections)

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Violation Summary (157 violations from 34 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp100Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general1075Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors913Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.120Cargo securement - metal coils227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects216Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable202Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.104CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:99999910Unknown
FMCSR:393.26Requirements for reflectors10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47BBrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
41.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
+17.8 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.62vs nat'l 1.80
+2.82 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (34 inspections)

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Inspection History (34 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 13, 202687302664RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9, 393.55D1No
Mar 12, 202687315589RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.75A, 392.9A2-C, 393.104F3Yes
Mar 11, 202687262340RoadsideOKLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202687276354US75 SB DENISON SCALETXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER3393.9, 395.22G, 395.8ENo
Feb 25, 202687139068DAVIS SCALESOKLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 202586643525RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9, 392.16, 393.95AYes
Dec 15, 202586581501SH 7/COMANCHE LAKE RDOKLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 7, 202586633205RoadsideTXLevel 2DORS SEMI-TRAILER8393.47E, 393.11TL, 393.205CYes
Oct 9, 202586033778IH10 WB WINNIE SCALETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9No
Sep 17, 202585827913SH-0146 IN CHAMBERS CO. (472-4TXLevel 2FONA STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.11, 393.95A, 393.95BYes
Jun 24, 202585297765RoadsideTXLevel 2BENS STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 18, 202585000829DAVIS SCALESOKLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWG1No
Jun 3, 202584926883RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER2393.209E, 393.95FNo
Mar 11, 202584170397IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23A2, 393.78Yes
Mar 10, 202584170488IH 45 MM 103TXLevel 2DACO SEMI-TRAILER9393.47E, 393.104C, 393.120Yes
Nov 14, 202483186047US 287 BOWIETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9, 396.3A1No
Oct 23, 202482977842I-44 @ 177TH E AVEOKLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.81-HNo
Sep 26, 202482808413IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a), 393.75(a)(2)Yes
Sep 6, 202482613073IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2TRAN SEMI-TRAILER7393.11, 396.17(c), 393.9(a)No
Aug 27, 202482588310300 MERCURYTXLevel 1REIT SEMI-TRAILER8393.9(a), 395.8(a)(1), 393.78Yes
May 3, 202481569927IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a)Yes
Feb 27, 202480992528IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11, 393.75(c)No
Jan 12, 202480616064LOVE PORT OF ENTRYOKLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 2, 202480526048COLBERT SCALES ON US69OKLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47(e), 391.41(a)(1), 393.47(a)Yes
Dec 26, 202380477667SH.165/MTPOKLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.78, 393.60(c), 396.17(c)No
Dec 7, 202380437340LOVE PORT OF ENTRYOKLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202380346983100 W PARKWOOD AVETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 392.2C, 393.203CYes
Nov 29, 202380303483IH 45 NORTHBOUNDTXLevel 2TRAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Oct 19, 202379997244IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR24396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.9(a)Yes
Sep 8, 202379618236MEADOKLevel 3OTHER SEMI-TRAILER2392.16(a), 392.2No
May 31, 202378801600SH36TXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER6393.9(a), 393.203(c), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 11, 202378595681RoadsideOKLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 25, 202378492676LOVE PORT OF ENTRYOKLevel 3FONA SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Apr 17, 202378444422IH-0045 IN NAVARRO CO. (213-24TXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER2396.5(b), 393.110(b)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

21 total · 42.9% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance137 · 25 OOS
Unsafe Driving10 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 24, 2025OKTOW00SpringerI-35...X68271ATO EXPRESS LLC
May 9, 2024TXINJURY01DENTON1200 35 HWY...945048ATO EXPRESS LLC
Feb 27, 2024TXINJURY02HOUSTONN 7400 NORTH FWY...436270ATO EXPRESS LLC
Jun 16, 2023TXTOW00NOT LISTEDWILDWOOD FOREST DR...V74266ATO EXPRESS LLC
Mar 20, 2017TXINJURY04

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 17, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 16, 2026
Authority
Apr 24, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 9, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREYSTONE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 27, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 16, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 18, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 24, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Mar 17, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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