DINO EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2896438 • 4825 ISABELLA AVE, KEYES, CA, 95328
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-973484 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0197635001 | ON FILE | Mar 12, 2025 | Jun 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0197635001 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2022 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0197635001 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2022 | Apr 6, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 544483001 | REPLACED | May 27, 2021 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 544483001 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2020 | May 27, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50439 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2019 | Jun 8, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40326 00 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2018 | Jun 8, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30209 00 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2017 | Jun 8, 2018 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2016 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2016 | Feb 12, 2017 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-836 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0197635001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2025 | Jun 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0197635001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2025 | Apr 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0197635001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 544483001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 544483001 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2021 | May 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50439 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2020 | Jun 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40326 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2019 | Jun 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30209 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2018 | Jun 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2017 | Jun 8, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2017 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2017 | Feb 12, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2016 | Oct 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-836 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC973484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2025 |
| MC973484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2025 |
| MC973484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2020 |
| MC973484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2017 |
| MC973484 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2016 |
| MC973484 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 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
5 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (68 violations from 81 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM | 395.8F5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.50C | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (81 inspections)
Showing 50 of 81
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRESNO | 36.679528/-119.743121 | ...UW5210 | DINO EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 1, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.311448 / -119.393715 | ...NN2549 | DINO EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/600ft S SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY LINE | ...LL1415 | DINO EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records