ATO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2579848 • 9500 JOHNS RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-903066 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 16, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81004253 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71006229 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| GREYSTONE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2310037 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2210040 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2210040 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDTT2110070 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1211-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1211-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2020 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1211-01 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2020 | Jun 24, 2020 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0065395 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508573-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508573-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42501934 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 17, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81004253 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71006229 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREYSTONE INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2310037 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2210040 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2210040 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | WDTT2110070 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1211-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1211-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1211-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2020 | Jun 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0065395 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508573-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2018 | Mar 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508573-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42501934 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2026 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2025 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2023 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2022 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2021 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2020 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2017 |
| MC903066 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2016 |
| MC903066 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 24, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (157 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 10 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 10 | 7 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 7 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.120 | Cargo securement - metal coils | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (34 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Springer | I-35 | ...X68271 | ATO EXPRESS LLC |
| May 9, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DENTON | 1200 35 HWY | ...945048 | ATO EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOUSTON | N 7400 NORTH FWY | ...436270 | ATO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 16, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | WILDWOOD FOREST DR | ...V74266 | ATO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 20, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records