LIA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2997828 • 2535 TECH DR UNIT 312, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L25A7603 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10109784 | ON FILE | Jul 18, 2020 | May 30, 2021 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L24A7603 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0006896 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-1 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-0 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-0 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-0 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005180172-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA5180172-0 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005093879-9 | REPLACED | May 15, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6171030 | REPLACED | May 15, 2017 | May 15, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L25A7603 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A7603 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0006896 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10109784 | SURETY | May 30, 2021 | May 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-1 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2021 | Apr 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-0 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2020 | Nov 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2020 | Mar 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA5180172-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005180172-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005093879-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6171030 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-022489 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2024 |
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2024 |
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2022 |
| MC022489 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2021 | REVOKED | May 17, 2021 |
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 |
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2021 |
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2020 |
| MC022489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2020 |
| MC022489 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 19, 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
46 states • 408 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 408 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 5 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-UI | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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 (408 inspections)
Showing 50 of 408
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EPHRATA | ALDER ST NW/10TH AVE NW | ...VZ8112 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 12, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 5 | JACKSON | DR F E WRIGHT DR | ...T50083 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 27, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 465 | ...T50032 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 16, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTGOMERY TWP | I-74 | ...127220 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NB95 | ...T50071 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 1, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERBURY | WASHINGTON AV NO 3 | ...T50050 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| May 13, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...215264 | LIA EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 18, 2020 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records