SAFARA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2896793 • 2502 MELROSE DR, VENUS, TX, 76084
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,896,793
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6827017117
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
149,234
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2502 MELROSE DR, VENUS, TX, 76084
Contact
Phone: 6827017117
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 13.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 6.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 27, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-973678 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 29, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA984464118 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | TCA-P000378-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | TCA-P000378-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | ALP001959 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42514844-3 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42514844-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42514844-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2018 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42514844 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2017 | Nov 18, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42514844 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 27, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42514844 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 27, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 3844665 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2016 | Jul 27, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 3844665 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA984464118 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2025 | Jul 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | TCA-P000378-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | TCA-P000378-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2023 | Jul 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP001959 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42514844-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42514844-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2020 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42514844-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42514844 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42514844 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2017 | Nov 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 3844665 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42514844 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 3844665 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 |
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 |
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 |
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2020 |
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2019 |
| MC973678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2018 |
| MC973678 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
15
Violations
33
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.3%
Driver OOS %
13.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 15 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (33 violations from 15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
13.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+6.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.20vs nat'l 1.80
+0.40 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-042025-09
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMYRNA | I-24 | ...N92071 | SAFARA EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHANNAHON TWP | I-55 N/B | ...G50156 | SAFARA EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jul 27, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2022
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 18, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Jul 27, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 2, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
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