GRAND EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2913861 • 17143 TULSA ST, GRANADA HILLS, CA, 91344
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-982118 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2017 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03860 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03860 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03860 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03860 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03860 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD00016313-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-03 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2022 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2022 | Nov 6, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-02 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-103086-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000641-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000641-00 | NAME CHANGED | May 16, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000641-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2018 | May 16, 2018 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000641-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94927-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94927-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94927-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-94927-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-CA-0005212-25 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03860 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03860 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03860 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03860 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03860 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD00016313-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2022 | Nov 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-103086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000641-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000641-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000641-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2018 | May 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000641-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94927-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94927-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94927-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-94927-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-982118 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-982118 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-982118 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-982118 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-982118 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2025 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2025 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2024 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2023 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2022 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2021 |
| MC982118 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 22, 2020 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC982118 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 27, 2018 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2018 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2018 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2018 |
| MC982118 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 14, 2018 | REVOKED | Sep 10, 2018 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2017 |
| MC982118 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 28, 2017 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2017 |
| MC982118 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2017 |
| MC982118 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2016 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2017 |
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
14 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (18 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
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events