SCG EXPRESS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SCG EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2985768) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MARCELO GARCIA III (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2985768/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 5, 2026
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC016498ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SCG EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MISSION, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2985768. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SCG EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, based in Mission, TX. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 375% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (11) and AZ (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
5.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (90.0% of violations); top code 393.55D3 (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| Utility | 12 | |
| Great Dane | 11 | |
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 4.14 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88123596 | Jun 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87780688 | May 5, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 395.24 | Yes |
| 87525932 | Apr 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87253217 | Mar 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9T, 392.2RG | No |
| 87169410 | Feb 26, 2026 | AZ | 3 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87019668 | Feb 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55D3, 396.17C | No |
| 86842075 | Jan 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87461401 | Oct 21, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87439823 | Oct 16, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85713878 | Sep 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 EB MM 49 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 85674444 | Aug 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 NB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207B | No |
| 85197061 | Jul 11, 2025 | AZ | 3 | TUCSON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85119745 | Jul 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E | No |
| 84930561 | Jun 9, 2025 | US | 1 | YUMA AZ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84845488 | Jun 2, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-n/b-us-101-at-dos-pueblos-cyn |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LPL | No |
| 84526705 | Apr 21, 2025 | AZ | 2 | SAN SIMON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83844162 | Feb 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.60C | No |
| 83811645 | Feb 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55D3, 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 83602750 | Jan 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82759789 | Sep 24, 2024 | TX | 2 | ENTRY RAMP |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 81698646 | May 22, 2024 | TX | 3 | US77 SB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79697456 | Sep 18, 2023 | AZ | 3 | az-marana,-az |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79447970 | Aug 12, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 79109333 | Jul 10, 2023 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79100373 | Jul 6, 2023 | AZ | 3 | YUMA PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.22(h)(3), 395.22(h)(2), 395.22(h)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0000030846 | Jun 28, 2019 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020787-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0149287002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 19, 2021 | Jan 5, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0149287001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2020 | Jan 19, 2021 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2141 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2019 | Mar 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2141 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2019 | Mar 24, 2019 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1117721 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 28, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1117721 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 24, 2019 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 874585 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 24, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 5, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 19, 2021insuranceNAMECHG — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2021
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Mar 24, 2020
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Mar 24, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2019
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Mar 26, 2018
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Mar 24, 2018insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 6 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| TUCSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| ENTRY RAMP | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 EB MM 49 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US281 NB | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC016498
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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25 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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