PINTO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2911705 • 230 NORTHLAND BLVD STE 324, CINCINNATI, OH, 45246
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-981083 | REVOKED | Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23110009 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWTS-00000040-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-1 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000328-00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000328-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-1 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-0 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-0 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-0 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005175658-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2020 | Jul 9, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1539082 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2019 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP45109A | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2018 | Dec 10, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A10147-01 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2865771 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2016 | Feb 7, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23110009 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AWTS-00000040-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000328-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000328-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-1 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-1 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2020 | Aug 28, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005175658-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2020 | Jul 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1539082 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP45109A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2019 | Dec 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A10147-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 2, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2865771 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-981083 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2023 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2021 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2021 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2020 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2020 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2020 |
| MC981083 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2019 |
| MC981083 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 7, 2024 |
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 Map
24 states • 57 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from 57 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 |
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 (57 inspections)
Showing 50 of 57
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUMMERTON | 105NB | ...UL9541 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 14, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 @ M038 | ...NL7481 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KELLYVILLE | I-44 | ...MX1884 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 30, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...NE9978 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | I 75 EXIT 171 RP N NEAR I 75 N | ...JH2953 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Apr 22, 2023 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WAMSUTTER | I-80 MP 170.88 | ...ND2480 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEBRON | LITTON LN | ...297912 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 2, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...JN4828 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 25, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT NEWS CITY | 429 THORNCLIFF DR | ...178611 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAMBRIDGE CITY | I-70 | ...NE9978 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 27, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-90 S/B | ...NE9978 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I335 | ...JX1225 | PINTO EXPRESS, INC |
| Aug 28, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 1300 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY W | ...NA4084 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 7, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 3 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 E/B | ...JF9812 | PINTO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 17, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events