JOSELINE BERNAL
DBA: JOSH EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 11.1% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JOSELINE BERNAL (USDOT 2855182) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 11.1% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2855182/ As of: Sep 2, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=275923 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 42.86% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JOSH EXPRESS had 7 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 42.9%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 10.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (7 stops).
42.9% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (11.5% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Trao are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 275,923 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (9 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Sep 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| Trail-Eze | 10 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 10.12 | 10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85714225 | Sep 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9, 396.5B, 393.203A | No |
| 85234419 | Jul 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 87 MM 480 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45, 393.45B2UV, 393.11TL | Yes |
| 85170111 | Jul 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.48A, 395.8H05 | Yes |
| 84996161 | Jun 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | FM 2105 MILEPOST 372 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.47A, 383.23A2, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84498203 | Apr 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX306 LOOP NB AT FM1 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9, 393.45B2UV, 393.83G | No |
| 84245846 | Mar 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 190 MM 370 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9, 393.11RT, 393.83G | No |
| 82759956 | Sep 21, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 82012043 | Jun 26, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 81728716 | May 22, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 87 MILEPOST 455 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9(a), 393.60(c), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 80619628 | Jan 11, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.95(f), 393.75(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7DQEHQE1OU | Feb 18, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6JJCHQE1JD | Mar 8, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX69AAHQE11E | Mar 2, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4ZSBHQE16G | Sep 2, 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX50BCHQE1VQ | Sep 2, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM 2105 MILEPOST 372 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| TX306 LOOP NB AT FM1 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US 190 MM 370 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US 87 MILEPOST 455 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US 87 MM 480 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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