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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 311 days (since Jul 12, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

HC EXPRESS LLC

SCRANTON, PA

USDOT 2861336 Active Based in SCRANTON, PA

HC EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in SCRANTON, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2861336. 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 3 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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

HC EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Scranton, PA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
10
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
4 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (3) and PA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.3% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 4 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jul 12, 2025 (311 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.33 vs 1.80 +0.53
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 102,641 carriers
Location & Contact
528 DEACON ST REAR
SCRANTON, PA 18509
Phone: 5704421053
Registration
USDOT 2861336
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 194,700 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% 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 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New York (NY) 3 1 33.3% Feb 4, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 1 0 0.0% Oct 9, 2025
Maine (ME) 1 0 0.0% May 3, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 8
Utility 7
Frei 1
Other 1
Volvo 1
Wabash National 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87754063 May 3, 2026 ME 1
FREI TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.5B-L, 393.47E, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 No
86026270 Oct 9, 2025 CT 3 DANBURY
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLS4, 395.24D-ELDPT No
85362665 Jul 29, 2025 PA 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI No
83834782 Feb 4, 2025 NY 3 WALLKILL NY
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83151037 Nov 8, 2024 NY 3 SLATE HILL NY
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.22H3-ELDMF No
82637367 Sep 9, 2024 NY 1 BATH NY
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
8 393.45(b)(2), 393.53(b), 393.48(a) Yes
81025260 Mar 4, 2024 NY 3 WAWAYANDA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.30(b)(1), 392.82(a)(1) No
80608290 Jan 12, 2024 PA 3 I 81 NORTHBOUND REST STOP
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79279941 Jul 26, 2023 NC 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.82(a)(1) No
78725243 May 24, 2023 MD 2 md-i-270-s/b-hyattstown-scalehous
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA502520100X Mar 7, 2025 PA 1 1 Yes Yes Fatal
VA0241705024 Jun 12, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NYSP40881260 May 5, 2021 NY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA811556000X Nov 1, 2018 PA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
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
May 11, 2018 MC958749 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Apr 4, 2016 MC958749-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA995243968 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2025 Jul 12, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP22650A BIPD/Primary May 9, 2018 Apr 1, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP22650A BIPD/Primary Mar 18, 2016 May 9, 2018 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP22650A BIPD/Primary Mar 18, 2016 Jun 13, 2018 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 12, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Apr 1, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 31, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Jun 13, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. May 10, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. May 9, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Apr 4, 2016
    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
DANBURY CT 1 0
BATH NY NY 1 1
SLATE HILL NY NY 1 0
WALLKILL NY NY 1 0
WAWAYANDA NY 1 0
I 81 NORTHBOUND REST STOP PA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 4 2
392.82(a)(1) Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
396.5(b) Fuel system leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify HC EXPRESS LLC

  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 HC EXPRESS LLC

Is HC EXPRESS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. HC EXPRESS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2861336 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 HC EXPRESS LLC's safety rating?
HC EXPRESS LLC 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 HC EXPRESS LLC had?
10 roadside inspections are on file for HC EXPRESS LLC 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 HC EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rate?
HC EXPRESS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 HC EXPRESS LLC based?
HC EXPRESS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 528 DEACON ST REAR, SCRANTON, Pennsylvania 18509. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HC EXPRESS LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. HC EXPRESS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC958749). 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 HC EXPRESS LLC operate?
HC EXPRESS LLC self-reports 3 power units and 3 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 HC EXPRESS LLC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HC EXPRESS LLC 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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