- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 249 days (since Sep 12, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
FIRST EXPRESS TRUCKING
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
FIRST EXPRESS TRUCKING is a motor carrier based in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2854406. 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 2 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
FIRST EXPRESS TRUCKING is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, based in South San Francisco, CA. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 214% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (22 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
13.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Hino and Ud are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
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).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 10, 2025 to Apr 11, 2025 (60 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 20, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024 (43 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 14, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024 (49 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 1, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025 (38 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) | 19 | 3 | 15.8% | Feb 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87119819 | Feb 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80 |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.201D-FR, 393.207A-STBW | Yes |
| 86959046 | Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86544685 | Dec 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-e/b-hwy-580,-livermore |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86303839 | Nov 7, 2025 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86305369 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86200474 | Oct 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | I680 NB WALNUT CRK PLTFM SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86121836 | Oct 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85298706 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 84790394 | May 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84628861 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83959739 | Feb 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 390.21TC-MC | Yes |
| 83551738 | Dec 31, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83550927 | Dec 31, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75B-TF | Yes |
| 83490872 | Dec 26, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83139779 | Oct 31, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82904029 | Oct 11, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-i-580-e/b-livermore-scale |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82450409 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82305948 | Aug 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82039945 | Jul 1, 2024 | CA | 3 | EB ANTELOPE SCALE |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81572120 | May 7, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-livermore,-ca |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81548077 | May 3, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81436901 | Apr 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5(a) | No |
| 80714159 | Jan 30, 2024 | US | 1 | CITRUS HEIGHTS CA |
OTHER SEMI-TRAILER
|
0 | — | No |
| 80504416 | Dec 27, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-eastbound,-livermore |
UD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79999337 | Oct 19, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-6650478-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-6650478-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 38 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 1, 2025 to Mar 11, 2025 | |||||
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 0033872-01-CA | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 49 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 14, 2023 to Feb 1, 2024 | |||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2755637 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2018 | Dec 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 11, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 10, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 60 days (through Apr 11, 2025)
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 38 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 11, 2025)
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Dec 20, 2023
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Dec 20, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 20, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 43 days (through Feb 1, 2024)
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Dec 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 49 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 1, 2024)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILROY IF | CA | 10 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 8 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EB ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I680 NB WALNUT CRK PLTFM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CITRUS HEIGHTS CA | US | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC089227
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ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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How to verify FIRST EXPRESS TRUCKING
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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