- Common authority is currently revoked as of Mar 24, 2025 · Docket MC127590.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 432 days (since Mar 17, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SMOKEY EXPRESS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
SMOKEY EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MILWAUKEE, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3182607. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
SMOKEY EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Milwaukee, WI. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Safety Snapshot
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (33.3% of violations); top code 391.41(a)(1) (391.41(a)(1)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81657154 | May 17, 2024 | IA | 2 | I80 EB WALCOTT EXIT |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 79507483 | Aug 23, 2023 | IN | 1 | in-#42--i-74--wb--dearborn |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.5(b), 383.71(h), 392.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | MC127590 | Common | REVOKED | Mar 24, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2018 | MC127590-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA08167045 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA08167045 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2018 | Oct 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA08167045 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2018 | Sep 14, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 17, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 10, 2024
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Sep 14, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I80 EB WALCOTT EXIT | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC127590
Common · REVOKED · MC
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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How to verify SMOKEY EXPRESS 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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About FMCSA carrier records
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