- Common authority is currently revoked as of Nov 14, 2023 · Docket MC028315.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 924 days (since Nov 8, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE LLC
EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE LLC is a motor carrier based in KENT, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3009480. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file. 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.
EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Kent, WA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 17 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 2 drivers.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,394 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Trailer | 2 | |
| Astr | 1 | |
| Atro | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79960217 | Oct 4, 2023 | CA | 1 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 79698337 | Sep 16, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc54---plymouth-(poe) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2, 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 393.207(b) | No |
| 79548090 | Aug 29, 2023 | OR | 3 | UMATILLA POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79509949 | Aug 23, 2023 | WA | 2 | AUBURN |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 392.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79322236 | Aug 2, 2023 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79189280 | Jul 18, 2023 | OR | 2 | or-ashland-poe---3.5-mi-n-ashland |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.71(a) | No |
| 79113012 | Jul 7, 2023 | WA | 3 | SB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78959354 | Jun 21, 2023 | WA | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9(a)(2), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 78987920 | Jun 20, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 78939303 | Jun 17, 2023 | WA | 1 | wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.25(f), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| 78886210 | Jun 13, 2023 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78884871 | Jun 13, 2023 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 78766976 | May 31, 2023 | WA | 1 | RIDGEFIELDWA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.205A-WRC, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 79076786 | May 23, 2023 | WA | 3 | wa-sc53---cle-elum-westbound |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78723989 | May 23, 2023 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78442958 | Apr 24, 2023 | UT | 3 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 78296732 | Apr 6, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc07---ft-lewis-northbound | — | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.55(e), 393.95(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2023 | MC028315 | Common | REVOKED | Nov 14, 2023 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 | MC28315-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6204913 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2020 | Nov 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6204913 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2019 | Jun 7, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6204913 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2017 | Jun 10, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 14, 2023
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Nov 14, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 28, 2020
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Jun 10, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| UMATILLA POE | OR | 1 | 0 |
| PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND | UT | 1 | 0 |
| AUBURN | WA | 1 | 1 |
| RIDGEFIELDWA | WA | 1 | 1 |
| SB | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC028315
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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How to verify EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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