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BAYOU EXPRESS INC

USDOT 274024 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: MARK MARTIN General Freight Cold Food Based in IRVINGTON, AL Grade A · 86
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Apr 24, 2024
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MARK MARTIN
Cargo: General Freight, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BAYOU EXPRESS INC (USDOT 274024)
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): MARK MARTIN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/274024/
As of: Jul 21, 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 86/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 274024
In FMCSA records since Jun 5, 1986 (~40y)
MC / docket MC211094
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MARK MARTIN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Cold Food
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 37,292 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (251) 422-2050
Physical
9965 IRVINGTON - BAYOU HIGHWAY
IRVINGTON, AL 36544
Mailing
P O BOX 1092
IRVINGTON, AL 36544
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 274024
In FMCSA records since Jun 5, 1986 (~40y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 37,292 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BAYOU EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in IRVINGTON, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 274024. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

BAYOU EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Irvington, AL. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in LA (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81804707 Jun 4, 2024 LA 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
AL 1168558 · 1XP5DB9X5WN462120
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
LA0005536918 Apr 30, 2011 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC211094
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0252277001 91X $750,000 Apr 24, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 6074420 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2017 May 28, 2024 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 6074420 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2017 Apr 24, 2024 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0006264001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2013 Apr 22, 2017 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 489835 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2012 Apr 22, 2013 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. CSP489762 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2011 Apr 22, 2012 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 490809 CARGO — Apr 22, 2010 Apr 22, 2011 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 490809 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2010 Apr 22, 2011 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 486643 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2009 Apr 22, 2010 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 486643 CARGO — Apr 22, 2009 Apr 22, 2010 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 483212 CARGO — Apr 22, 2008 Apr 22, 2009 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 483212 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2008 Apr 22, 2009 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 476200 CARGO — Apr 22, 2007 Apr 22, 2008 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 476200 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2007 Apr 22, 2008 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 470153 CARGO — Apr 22, 2006 Apr 22, 2007 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 470153 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2006 Apr 22, 2007 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 462790 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2005 Apr 22, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 462790 CARGO — Apr 22, 2005 Apr 22, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 458514 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2004 Apr 22, 2004 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 458514 CARGO — Apr 22, 2004 Apr 22, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 458514 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2004 Apr 22, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 447787 CARGO — Apr 22, 2003 Apr 22, 2004 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 447787 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2003 Apr 22, 2004 CANCELLED
MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY MCV0803470 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2001 Apr 22, 2001 REPLACED
JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY MCV0803470 BIPD/Primary — Apr 22, 2001 Aug 18, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 28, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  2. Apr 24, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  3. Apr 22, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 17, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Apr 22, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  6. Apr 18, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Apr 26, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Apr 22, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Apr 22, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  10. Apr 15, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Apr 22, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  12. Apr 21, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Apr 22, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  14. Apr 21, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Apr 22, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. Apr 11, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Apr 22, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  18. Apr 13, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Apr 22, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  20. Apr 21, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Apr 22, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  22. Apr 20, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  23. Apr 26, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Apr 22, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  25. Apr 22, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  26. Apr 22, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  27. Apr 22, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Aug 18, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Apr 22, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. May 18, 1989
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Oct 5, 1988
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE LA 1 0
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How to verify BAYOU EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about BAYOU EXPRESS INC

Is BAYOU EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BAYOU EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 274024 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BAYOU EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
BAYOU EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BAYOU EXPRESS INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for BAYOU EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BAYOU EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BAYOU EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BAYOU EXPRESS INC based? ▾
BAYOU EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9965 IRVINGTON - BAYOU HIGHWAY, IRVINGTON, Alabama 36544. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BAYOU EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BAYOU EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC211094). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BAYOU EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
BAYOU EXPRESS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BAYOU EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for BAYOU EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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