STORY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3059899 • DBA: STORY EXPRESS • 111 S 11TH ST SUITE 300E, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-054590 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM064969-01 | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZW3500 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2025 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO8001325 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61190A | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7893599 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM064969-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZW3500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2025 | Jul 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO8001325 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61190A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7893599 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-054590 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC054590 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2025 |
| MC054590 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 |
| MC054590 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2018 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 2025 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 5 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84091739 | I80WB, MM 148 | IA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2RG, 396.17C | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83766544 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2RG, 392.2 | No |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82826206 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 79708696 | BROADUS SCALE | MT | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 79037451 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 13 | 395.32(b), 395.8(e)(1), 390.3(e) | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2023 | 78429633 | BILLINGS WB INSPECTION FACILIT | MT | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 35 S @ 119MM IN SB REST AREA | ...641828 | STORY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 20, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +45.5727 -106.8927 | ...641828 | STORY EXPRESS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-2023-1108-US1794 | Dec 4, 2023 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | $6,600 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records