LION KING EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2980750 • 5086 SILVER MAPLE LN, MEDINA, OH, 44256
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-014095 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT18811A | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA967596376 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22040091 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22040091 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2022 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213723 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2021 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213723 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213723 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20040345 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0464938 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2019 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS086558 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS074639 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 16, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT18811A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA967596376 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22040091 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22040091 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213723 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213723 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2021 | Aug 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213723 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20040345 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2021 | Apr 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA0464938 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS086558 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2019 | Mar 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS074639 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC014095 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2023 |
| MC014095 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 |
| MC014095 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 |
| MC014095 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2021 |
| MC014095 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MC014095 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2018 |
| MC014095 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 23, 2017 | — | 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
14 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (102 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 8 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 8 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C1I | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.11F-HOSDODDMA | HOS (Manner) - Driver obscured defaced destroyed mutilated or altered existing information contained in a supporting document | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 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:390.403A | 390.403A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIKESVILLE | IS 695 - BALTO BELTWAY (INNER LOOP) | ...290698 | LION KING EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ATLANTA | I-20 W AT ARGUS CIR NW | ...582241 | LION KING EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...190671 | LION KING EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 1 | GALLUP | INTERSTATE 40 & SWEETWATER PL | ...NM3982 | LION KING EXPRESS |
| Mar 7, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records