ALPHA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2834701 • 927 THUNDER GULCH DR, BOILING SPRINGS, SC, 29316
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-948233 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 27, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000729 | ON FILE | Jan 27, 2021 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 76113001 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2020 | Jan 27, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN254265 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2019 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA6488013 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04792-17 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04792-16 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000729 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 76113001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2021 | Jan 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN254265 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2020 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA6488013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2019 | Jan 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04792-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2018 | Jan 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04792-16 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC948233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2021 |
| MC948233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2020 |
| MC948233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2018 |
| MC948233 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 1, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VLRDF | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-64 MP 53 | ...LJ6953 | ALPHA EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCKY MOUNT | 95 | ...JS5374 | ALPHA EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 10, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEMPHIS | E SHELBY DR | ...HF7215 | ALPHA EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAYETTEVILLE | RAEFORD RD | — | ALPHA EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 10, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records