GCJ EXPRESS INC
GCJ EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SPRING VALLEY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2683540. 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 4 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.3%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GCJ EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, based in Spring Valley, CA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.9% 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.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 240% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (12) and CO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.9% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSOA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 15, 2025 to Apr 15, 2026 (212 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 4, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 22 | |
| Utility | 12 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87768670 | May 4, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2SLSNC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87254775 | Mar 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87174728 | Feb 27, 2026 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C | No |
| 86771309 | Jan 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86522684 | Dec 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86355543 | Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86355460 | Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86355459 | Nov 10, 2025 | CA | 5 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85345066 | Jul 27, 2025 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85312387 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84671704 | May 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84595420 | May 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 83867457 | Feb 12, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83898212 | Feb 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83347165 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 83097495 | Nov 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 82730342 | Sep 20, 2024 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81672526 | May 21, 2024 | OK | 3 | I 40 MM 306 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81294937 | Apr 7, 2024 | OK | 3 | SEQUOYAH POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81299140 | Apr 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81146629 | Mar 16, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81088085 | Mar 11, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79347100 | Aug 3, 2023 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6452504405 | Oct 24, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA6452500531 | Feb 7, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | MC1406601 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | MC1406601-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1181194399 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 212 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 15, 2025 to Apr 15, 2026 | |||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1181194399 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1181194399 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC102139-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 15, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 15, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 212 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 15, 2026)
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Sep 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 10, 2024
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Oct 20, 2023
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May 11, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 6 | 0 |
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 MM 306 | OK | 1 | 0 |
| SEQUOYAH POE | OK | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify GCJ EXPRESS INC
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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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