L A EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2904812 • 5045 W VISTA AVE, GLENDALE, AZ, 85301
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-075476 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 22, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0218056002 | ON FILE | Mar 29, 2024 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0218056002 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0218056002 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2023 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0218056002 | REPLACED | May 31, 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0218056001 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 2, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0218056001 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000971-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000971-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0000971-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2020 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201900016653-111A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201900016653-111A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201800000628-756A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0218056002 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2024 | Nov 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0218056002 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0218056002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0218056002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0218056001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0218056001 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000971-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000971-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2022 | Apr 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000971-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201900016653-111A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201900016653-111A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201800000628-756A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2024 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2023 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2022 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2021 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2020 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 |
| MC075476 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 |
| MC075476 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2018 | — | 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
3 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 2 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TG3-IEP | 390.21TG3-IEP | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.19TA | 390.19TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19A3 | 390.19A3 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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: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:395.8F4-HOSM | 395.8F4-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(b) | Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 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 (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records