DHL EXPRESS USA INC
USDOT 315026 • DBA: DHL EXPRESS • 236 WENDELL H FORD BLVD - MS 1305, ERLANGER, KY, 41018
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4805430 | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | 491844 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2002 | Sep 21, 2005 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD | GLA1270256 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1980 | Oct 4, 2002 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5260832 | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4882353 | REPLACED | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 294-67-53 | REPLACED | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 979-93-74 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 979-93-74 | REPLACED | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2011 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 979-88-38 | REPLACED | May 1, 2005 | May 1, 2007 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 527-3841 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 527-3841 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 8, 2003 | Sep 21, 2005 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA 5273841 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| AMERICAN PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5FU 001 775-00 | REPLACED | Jan 2, 2002 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 384FA3632 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 1, 1998 | Oct 4, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | OMC-8221193 | CANCELLED | May 7, 1995 | Jan 30, 1998 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | OW 71270 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1993 | May 7, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4805430 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5260832 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4882353 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 294-67-53 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 979-93-74 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 979-88-38 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 979-93-74 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 527-3841 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2005 | Sep 21, 2005 |
| NAMECHG | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | 491844 | CARGO | Sep 21, 2005 | Sep 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 5FU 001 775-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 5273841 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA 527-3841 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 384FA3632 | CARGO | Oct 4, 2002 | Oct 4, 2002 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | GLA1270256 | BIPD | Oct 4, 2002 | Oct 4, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | OMC-8221193 | CARGO | Jan 30, 1998 | Jan 30, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | OW 71270 | CARGO | May 7, 1995 | May 7, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-123343 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-123343 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC123343 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 24, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC123343 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC123343 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC123343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2002 |
| MC123343 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2002 |
| MC123343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 1998 |
| MC123343 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 15, 1992 | REVOKED | Sep 21, 2005 |
| MC123343 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 1981 | REVOKED | Sep 21, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 279 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from latest 100 of 279 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (279 inspections)
Showing 50 of 279
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWICH | 95-N | ...JZ3069 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Dec 17, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWTON | RTE 95 NB X 37 RAMP TO GROVE ST | ...ND2535 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| May 1, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANAAN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 42 | ...329305 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Mar 3, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | COVINGTON | I 0275 | ...LV5493 | DHL EXPRESS |
| Nov 15, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE | 25-N | ...JZ3069 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMARILLO | 34.209607/-118.995018 | ...NU0533 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FREMONT | KATO RD/898FT N OF PAGE AV | ...KN9097 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | Ref Marker: | ...A92921 | DHL EXPRESS |
| Jul 12, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Maple Shade Twp | NJ 73 SECONDARY | ...VC7316 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ITASCA | W THORNDALE AVE | ...LV5489 | DHL EXPRESS |
| May 14, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGDALE TWP | RAMP IL-390 WESTBOUND | ...LV5489 | DHL EXPRESS |
| Jan 3, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.007316 / -117.965183 | ...MP6753 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Oct 19, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SOUTH BOUND I-495 | ...NS4176 | DHL EXPRESS |
| Jul 14, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAMPA | DALE MABRY HWY N | ...ME2903 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Jul 7, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | MIDDLEBELT | ...JU6037 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Jun 25, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN FRANCISCO | 37.766291/ -122.404894 | ...JX2348 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| May 22, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | FLORA ST ** | ...KB3610 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| May 18, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | DIVISION ST | ...FN0837 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker:678IX5M11082 | ...kn5405 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Feb 7, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker:495ix5c13b08 | ...KB3610 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | — | DHL EXPRESS |
| Oct 27, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 12 MILE | ...W00525 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Oct 26, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DORAL | NW 25TH ST | ...ND2557 | DHL EXPRESS |
| Oct 12, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR TWP | US-23 | ...JU6037 | DHL EXPRESS USA INC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...A09236 | DHL EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events