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  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 565 days (since Oct 29, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

LEONESS EXPRESS INC

WILMINGTON, CA

USDOT 2792015 Active Based in WILMINGTON, CA

LEONESS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in WILMINGTON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2792015. 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 8 power units and 7 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.

Carrier Overview

LEONESS EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers, based in Wilmington, CA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
8
Drivers
7
Inspections
9
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
42.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
REGISTERED AGENTS INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC931455
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 700% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and UT (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (85.0% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Ctic are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Oct 29, 2024 (565 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 42.9% vs 23.4% +19.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.50 vs 1.80 +0.70
BOC-3 Process Agent
REGISTERED AGENTS INC
Serves 10,901 carriers
Location & Contact
522 N FLINT AVE
WILMINGTON, CA 90744
Phone: 5623772002
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2792015
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 230,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 42.9% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,869 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
42.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +22.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 25, 2018 to Aug 31, 2018 (6 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 violations
6 OOS · 35.3%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 7 3 42.9% Mar 23, 2026
Utah (UT) 1 1 100.0% Jun 20, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 9
Hyundai Translead 6
Ctic 1
Stri 1
Utility 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87375407 Mar 23, 2026 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE NB IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP19433 · 3AKJHPDV6KSKM2768
4 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.47E Yes
86510344 Dec 5, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9H21575 · 3AKJHTDV9KSKZ3285
3 393.126B-CIM, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSI Yes
86473953 Dec 2, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9H21575 · 3AKJHTDV9KSKZ3285
1 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
86035666 Oct 13, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G83217 · 3AKJGEDV9GSGV9285
1 393.9A-LHLI No
84420794 Apr 16, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP19433 · 3AKJHPDV6KSKM2768
1 396.5B-HWSL No
83329839 Dec 6, 2024 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP19433 · 3AKJHPDV6KSKM2768
1 393.47E No
82959673 Oct 18, 2024 CA 2 CAJON SCALES
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP19433 · 3AKJHPDV6KSKM2768
2 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
81929316 Jun 20, 2024 UT 1 HELPER UT
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP19433 · 3AKJHPDV6KSKM2768
7 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e) Yes
79722505 Sep 21, 2023 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G35985 · 1FUJGHDV8GLGW8248
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA5652401658 May 3, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC931455
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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 PDF
Dec 16, 2019 MC931455 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Sep 10, 2015 MC931455-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2608052 BIPD/Primary Oct 29, 2022 Oct 29, 2024 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000303-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 26, 2022 Oct 29, 2022 REPLACED
HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RT-HSIC-CA-0000303-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 2021 Jan 26, 2022 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP61406 00 BIPD/Primary Nov 13, 2020 Aug 31, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP61406 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 2020 Nov 13, 2020 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP51178 00 BIPD/Primary Jan 8, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP51178 00 BIPD/Primary Nov 20, 2019 Jan 8, 2020 REPLACED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP51178 00 BIPD/Primary Nov 20, 2019 Jan 21, 2020 NAME CHANGED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP51178 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 2019 Aug 31, 2019 REPLACED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP51178 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 2019 Nov 20, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP40982 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 31, 2018 Aug 31, 2019 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 25, 2018 to Aug 31, 2018
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PACA1002411-02 BIPD Aug 25, 2017 Aug 25, 2018 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PACA1002411-01 BIPD Aug 25, 2016 Aug 25, 2017 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PACA1002411-00 BIPD Aug 25, 2015 Aug 25, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 29, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 29, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 26, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Jan 26, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 31, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Aug 31, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 13, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 9, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Aug 31, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Aug 31, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jan 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 10, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Jan 8, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Nov 20, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Oct 25, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Aug 31, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Aug 31, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 29, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Sep 4, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Aug 25, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Aug 25, 2018
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 31, 2018)
  22. Aug 28, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Aug 25, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Aug 29, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Aug 25, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Sep 10, 2015
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CASTAIC IF CA 4 0
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 2 2
CAJON SCALES CA 1 0
SAN ONOFRE NB IF CA 1 1
HELPER UT UT 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78(a) Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify LEONESS 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 LEONESS EXPRESS INC

Is LEONESS EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LEONESS EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2792015 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 LEONESS EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
LEONESS EXPRESS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LEONESS EXPRESS INC had? ▾
9 roadside inspections are on file for LEONESS 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 LEONESS EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LEONESS EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 42.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LEONESS EXPRESS INC based? ▾
LEONESS EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 522 N FLINT AVE, WILMINGTON, California 90744. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LEONESS EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. LEONESS EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC931455). 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 LEONESS EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
LEONESS EXPRESS INC self-reports 8 power units and 7 drivers 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 LEONESS EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for LEONESS 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.

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