FTI EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3201124 • 170 MITCHELL AVE, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94080
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-173657 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 18, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IMLF2024-028 | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MA4716P2021 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MA4716P2021 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MA4716P2021 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2021 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2920106 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2020 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM00200084-02 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2020 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | COM00200084-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2018 | Nov 21, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IMLF2024-028 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MA4716P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MA4716P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | MA4716P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2920106 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2021 | Nov 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM00200084-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2020 | Nov 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM00200084-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC173657 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2022 |
| MC173657 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2020 |
| MC173657 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2019 |
| MC173657 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 24, 2018 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 143 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
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 (143 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.327490/-120.372311 | ...T58573 | FTI EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | 37.646484/-122.406051 | ...T51793 | FTI EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITTIER | 33.982360/-118.074374 | ...T51054 | FTI EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 1, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN MATEO | RT 101/.13mi S of PENINSULA AVE | ...T51767 | FTI EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 27, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records