POLK EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3018837 • 16 BILTMORE AVE SUITE 300, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-033206 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 30, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 338-24-579 | ON FILE | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 338-24-579 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 338-24-579 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2025 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 338-24-579 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2025 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 338-24-579 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 33824579 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2024 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 033-82-4579 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2023 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 033-82-4579 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA967827202 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM048743-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM048743-01 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM048743-01 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2022 | Jan 19, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM048743-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2022 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 850192001 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2020 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 850192001 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2020 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 850192001 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM035067-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2019 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM024594-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2018 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM024594-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM024594-02 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM024594-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2017 | Jul 31, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 338-24-579 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 338-24-579 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 338-24-579 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 338-24-579 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 338-24-579 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 33824579 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 033-82-4579 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2024 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 033-82-4579 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA967827202 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM048743-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM048743-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM048743-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM048743-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 850192001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 850192001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 850192001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2020 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM035067-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2019 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM024594-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM024594-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM024594-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM024594-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-033206 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2026 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2023 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2023 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2023 |
| MC033206 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 4, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 |
| MC033206 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2018 |
| MC033206 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 4, 2017 | REVOKED | Oct 21, 2019 |
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
23 states • 71 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 71 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (71 inspections)
Showing 50 of 71
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 8011 S | ...GU6263 | POLK EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEYMOUR | I-65 | ...539642 | POLK EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKANOGAN | SR-97*278.00 | ...789247 | POLK EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I440 | ...888888 | POLK EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 1, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BATON ROUGE | I-12 | ...220825 | POLK EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events