SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC
USDOT 2858208 • DBA: APOLLO EXPRESS • 1800 LOSEY AVE, JACKSON, MI, 49203-6434
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF009970 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 691791-00 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2002 | May 5, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 00770106250666 | ON FILE | Aug 28, 2000 | Jan 5, 2013 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF009970 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-082734-02 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 51-082734-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5108273402 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004941 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 25, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004969 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004969 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2016 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004941 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF621898 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 1, 2009 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2084042027 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LNT100131 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2003 | Mar 26, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LNT100131 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2003 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05505787 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2002 | Sep 27, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LNT100020 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2001 | Sep 27, 2002 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | CAC116666 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 1999 | Sep 27, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF009970 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF009970 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-082734-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-082734-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5108273402 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004969 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2017 | Apr 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004969 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004941 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| TRANSFER | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF621898 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004941 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 00770106250666 | SURETY | Jan 5, 2013 | Jan 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2084042027 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LNT100131 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LNT100131 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 691791-00 | CARGO | May 5, 2004 | May 5, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05505787 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2003 | Sep 27, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LNT100020 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2002 | Sep 27, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CAC116666 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2001 | Sep 27, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-366984 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC366984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2022 |
| MC366984 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2016 |
| MC366984 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC366984 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2000 | REVOKED | Jan 14, 2013 |
| MC366984 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 1999 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Feb 25, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (104 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.102C1-C | Cargo - Immobilized such so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (84 inspections)
Showing 50 of 84
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELAWARE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 127 | ...MV3664 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Sep 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA TWP | M 50 | — | SKYLINE EXRESS III LLC |
| Aug 21, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLACKMAN TWP | I-94 | ...KP4826 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RAISIN TWP | VALLEY | ...MV0487 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSON | LOSEY | — | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BATAVIA TWP | CHICAGO | ...HN7736 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Sep 24, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 69 | ...AP4540 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | White Pigeon Twp | US 131 | ...GM0816 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEONI TWP | PAGE | ...MV3663 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMFIELD TWP | TELEGRAPH | ...HN7737 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| May 23, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DILLARD | GA 15 0.1 MILES SOUTH GA 246 | ...KP4827 | APOLLO EXPRESS 111 LLC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLACKMAN TWP | I 94 | ...GS2819 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Apr 15, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...GU1466 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Feb 26, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAESARS CREEK (TOWNSHIP O | US 68 | ...KR9370 | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| Oct 21, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events