SPARK EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2887816 • 27070 DETROIT RD SUIT 106, WESTLAKE, OH, 44145
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-969653 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 18, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9091933 | ON FILE | Dec 17, 2024 | Apr 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9091933 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9065347 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2023 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9065347 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2023 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN335643 | CANCELLED | Oct 19, 2022 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0038937 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 4199128 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM023412-01 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 3799035 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2016 | May 26, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9091933 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9065347 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9065347 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9091933 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN335643 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0038937 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 4199128 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM023412-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 3799035 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2017 | May 26, 2017 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC969653 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 |
| MC969653 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2024 |
| MC969653 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2023 |
| MC969653 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2017 |
| MC969653 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2017 |
| MC969653 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2016 | — | Unknown |
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
27 states • 107 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 107 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 7 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLOWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (107 inspections)
Showing 50 of 107
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | RAPHINE RD. AT INTERSTATE 81 | ...295439 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LODI | SR 83 | ...295462 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PARK CITY | I 0065 | ...690117 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 1, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUDON (TOWNSHIP OF) | STEUBENVILLE RD | ...969904 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0264 | ...295433 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 21, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | I55N | ...987322 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| May 25, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRINKLEY | US49 | ...204033 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| May 27, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FREMONT | Interstate 80 | ...230255 | SPARK EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 9, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records