FLINE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2884566 • 5110 MEADOWVIEW ST, TIPP CITY, OH, 45371
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-968449 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA954216979 | ON FILE | Jan 3, 2022 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0038944 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN276974 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN251264 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2018 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS082925 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2017 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS070225 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2016 | Nov 28, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA954216979 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0038944 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN276974 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN251264 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS082925 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS070225 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-968449 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC968449 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 3, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC968449 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2018 |
| MC968449 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2017 |
| MC968449 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 15, 2016 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2021 |
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
4 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | 87437446 | BRYANT AR | AR | Level 3 | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.24 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86760556 | CLOVERDALE IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 86500518 | CHARLESTON MO | MO | Level 2 | TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.95A4-EENA | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84931956 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | Level 3 | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| May 21, 2025 | 84779946 | GREENFIELD IN | IN | Level 3 | REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 79281923 | Roadside | TN | Level 3 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOUSTON | 210 PATTON ST | ...UJ5253 | FLINE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 29, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 69N | ...414990 | FLINE EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records