SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 289876 • 1015 WEST CITY LIMITS, HUGOTON, KS, 67951
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EAU749526 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP34237A | ON FILE | Aug 6, 1999 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP34237A | ON FILE | Aug 5, 1999 | Aug 5, 1999 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 5631536 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458(U) | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458(U) | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458(U) | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458(U) | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2004 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | DXS2416458(U) | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | XS4877111 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP34237A | TRANSFERRED | Aug 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP34237A | TRANSFERRED | Aug 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | XS 4876475 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 810004 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1994 | Feb 13, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP34237A | REPLACED | Nov 5, 1993 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP34237A | REPLACED | Nov 5, 1993 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 865 3137 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 5, 1993 | Sep 5, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | EAU749526 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 5631536 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP34237A | CARGO | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458(U) | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458(U) | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458(U) | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458(U) | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | DXS2416458(U) | BIPD/Excess | Mar 24, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | XS4877111 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | XS 4876475 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| TRANSFER | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 865 3137 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP34237A | CARGO | Sep 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| TRANSFER | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP34237A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 1999 | Sep 5, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP34237A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 1999 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP34237A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 1999 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP34237A | CARGO | Aug 5, 1999 | Aug 5, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 810004 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 13, 1996 | Feb 13, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-198624 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-198624 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC198624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2008 |
| MC198624 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2008 |
| MC198624 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2007 |
| MC198624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2007 |
| MC198624 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 17, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC198624 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 17, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC198624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2005 |
| MC198624 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2005 |
| MC198624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2005 |
| MC198624 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2005 |
| MC198624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 1999 |
| MC198624 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 1999 |
| MC198624 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1999 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2007 |
| MC198624 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1999 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2007 |
| MC198624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC198624 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC198624 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 15, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 6, 1999 |
| MC198624 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 6, 1999 |
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
11 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (108 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13D2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.10A4-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.25(b) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Kellyville | I-44 | ...468586 | SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 3, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMARILLO | 4900 IH27 | ...KD4493 | SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 18, 2024 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 0 | TULAROSA | US HIGHWAY 54 | ...120526 | SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 19, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U050 | ...485637 | SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 30, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2016 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2015 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2015 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2013 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2012 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2011 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2011 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2011 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2011 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2009 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2009 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2008 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events