ALWAYS ROAD EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2963682 • 2530 E JEAN ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65803
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-006218 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9061954 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AF-100062-00 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 779891001 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6588753 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2018 | Mar 3, 2019 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A24700485 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 3, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9061954 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AF-100062-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 779891001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA 6588753 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2019 | Mar 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | A24700485 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2018 | Mar 3, 2018 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC006218 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC006218 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2018 |
| MC006218 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | 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:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | 87297427 | BRUNDIDGE AL | AL | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86850019 | ROBERTSDALE AL | AL | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 84384319 | WADSWORTH OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84388874 | LEE FL | FL | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82824489 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82827728 | EXIT 68 | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55(e) | No |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 82476721 | JASPER FL | FL | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 81802977 | HARRISONVILLE MO | MO | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.11(a)(1), 393.95(a)(4), 393.9(a) | No |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 81372410 | ROLLA MO | MO | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.24, 393.9(a) | No |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81213462 | GRAVETTE AR | AR | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Feb 18, 2024 | 80882154 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 80357133 | AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK DRIVE | TN | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 5 | CLERMONT | US HIGHWAY 27 | ...JG3456 | ALWAYS ROAD EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 2, 2024 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Porter | HIGHWAY 69 | ...284870 | ALWAYS ROAD EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records