LION KING EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2980750 • 5086 SILVER MAPLE LN, MEDINA, OH, 44256

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,980,750
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4405906426
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
1,400,000
Physical Address
5086 SILVER MAPLE LN, MEDINA, OH, 44256
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 22.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 16.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 17, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-014095ACTIVEUnknownMar 20, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT18811AON FILEMar 17, 2024Mar 17, 2025

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA967596376REPLACEDMar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2024
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC22040091CANCELLEDApr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2023
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC22040091REPLACEDApr 1, 2022Mar 17, 2023
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP213723CANCELLEDAug 13, 2021Apr 1, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP213723CANCELLEDApr 1, 2021Aug 15, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP213723REPLACEDApr 1, 2021Aug 13, 2021
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC20040345CANCELLEDApr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2021
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA0464938REPLACEDMar 16, 2019Apr 3, 2020
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS086558CANCELLEDMar 16, 2018Mar 16, 2019
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS074639CANCELLEDMar 17, 2017Mar 16, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT18811ABIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2025Mar 17, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA967596376BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2024Mar 17, 2024
TERM/CANCLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC22040091BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2023Apr 1, 2023
TERM/REPLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC22040091BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP213723BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP213723BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP213723BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC20040345BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA0464938BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS086558BIPD/PrimaryMar 16, 2019Mar 16, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS074639BIPD/PrimaryMar 16, 2018Mar 16, 2018

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC014095COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 6, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 20, 2023
MC014095COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 7, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 4, 2022
MC014095COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 16, 2021
MC014095COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 8, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 7, 2021
MC014095COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 19, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 1, 2019
MC014095COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2018
MC014095MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 23, 2017Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
64%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
22
Violations
102
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.6%
Driver OOS %
22.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

14 states22 inspections

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Violation Summary (102 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (102 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status8210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC80General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB40General/Admin
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.11F-HOSDODDMAHOS (Manner) - Driver obscured defaced destroyed mutilated or altered existing information contained in a supporting document10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B2Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMCFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.403A390.403A10General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
22.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+16.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.64vs nat'l 1.80
+2.84 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687490820RoadsideKSLevel 1KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER14Details unavailableYes
Mar 23, 202687423142716M US281 SBTXLevel 1DORS SEMI-TRAILER3392.9A2-C, 393.55C2, 393.75A2Yes
Mar 6, 20268725182115 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2RAM TRUCK TRACTOR21395.8E, 395.24C2III, 383.23A2Yes
Feb 2, 202686968611US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALETXLevel 2REIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 1, 202686689675BENTON ARARLevel 1DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 29, 202585918037RoadsideMILevel 2KAUFM SEMI-TRAILER6393.43DBMA, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
Aug 27, 202585639222WILSON WIWILevel 3KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER6395.8E-HOSPD, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Aug 17, 20258552065610 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3KAUF SEMI-TRAILER1392.2RGNo
Jul 30, 202585381094BOISE IDIDLevel 1KAUFMAN FULL TRAILER7393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 2, 202585125844MONUMENT COCOLevel 3UNKNOWN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 21, 202585010041I-57ILLevel 2KAUF SEMI-TRAILER4390.21TB, 395.8E, 395.8A-ELDYes
Jun 15, 202585244872I-57 NORTHILLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB, 391.11B2Yes
May 20, 202584772442BUTTE MTMTLevel 2DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR6393.201A-FRMC, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
May 16, 202584709747JAMESTOWN NDNDLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TB1-MCNo
Apr 30, 202584551535JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21TB1-MCNo
Apr 17, 202584440162BENTON COUNTYMSLevel 1RAM TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 15, 202584418241GRASS LAKE SCALE E/BMILevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 395.30B1-ELDDFRNo
Mar 10, 202584092289OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 1KAUF SEMI-TRAILER22395.8E1-HOSPVID, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDYes
Dec 9, 20248335412274NCLevel 1KAUF SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 19, 202483204736RoadsideNCLevel 3KAUF SEMI-TRAILER1395.22H1No
Nov 5, 202483094228HWY 151 SB ANAMOSAIALevel 3KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER5392.2RG, 395.30B1, 390.403ANo
Sep 30, 20248280550828 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 1KAUF SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 36.4% OOS
2024-092026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 22, 2025MDTOW00PIKESVILLEIS 695 - BALTO BELTWAY (INNER LOOP)...290698LION KING EXPRESS LLC
Oct 30, 2024GAINJURY02ATLANTAI-20 W AT ARGUS CIR NW...582241LION KING EXPRESS LLC
Oct 25, 2024MOINJURY01NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEIS 70...190671LION KING EXPRESS LLC
Sep 13, 2023NMFATAL11GALLUPINTERSTATE 40 & SWEETWATER PL...NM3982LION KING EXPRESS
Mar 7, 2020MOTOW00
Mar 5, 2020MITOW00
Feb 28, 2020PATOW00
Sep 10, 2018PATOW00

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 30, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 25, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 13, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in NM
1 fatality, 1 injury
Apr 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2023
Authority
Mar 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 7, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 16, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 16, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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