DSE EXPRESS LLC
ROSEMEAD, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 24 days Mar 1, 2026 → Mar 25, 2026
- Common (Property) gap · 43 days Inactive Mar 9, 2026 → reinstated Apr 21, 2026
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DSE EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3239362) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): DAVID EDGARD ESTRADA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 24 days — Mar 1, 2026 → Mar 25, 2026 • Common (Property) gap · 43 days — Inactive Mar 9, 2026 → reinstated Apr 21, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3239362/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 18.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 25, 2026
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1017151ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 54.55% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DSE EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in ROSEMEAD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3239362. 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 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 55.6%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DSE EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Rosemead, CA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (10) and NV (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.2% of violations); top code 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; CIMC, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 9, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026 (43 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 1, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026 (24 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 9 | 6 | 66.7% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| CIMC | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Gg Tr | 1 | |
| Knnw | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.58 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.14 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87445296 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 86753942 | Jan 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86304938 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | Yes |
| 86041194 | Sep 25, 2025 | NV | 3 | NV |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85054613 | Jun 25, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84628429 | May 6, 2025 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 84432499 | Apr 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Knnw
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 83853296 | Feb 12, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-5 NB SOF ELK GROVE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 83499512 | Dec 30, 2024 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.78, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 83140461 | Nov 7, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 82809438 | Sep 17, 2024 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5(a) | No |
| 81689050 | May 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79573722 | Aug 31, 2023 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA8552200339 | Feb 5, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Nov 28, 2023 | MC1017151-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 6, 2021 | MC1017151-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 3239362 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Mar 25, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 3239362 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 25, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 24 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 1, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026 | ||||||
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0024709-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000709-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000709-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC100259-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000040200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0002338-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 21, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 9, 2026authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 43 days (through Apr 21, 2026)
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Mar 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 1, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 24 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 25, 2026)
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Mar 4, 2025
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Mar 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 5, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 22, 2023
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Nov 20, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 3, 2023
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2022
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Mar 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 3 | 2 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 3 | 2 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 3 | 2 |
| I-5 NB SOF ELK GROVE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 1 | 1 |
| NV | NV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1017151
common · ACTIVE · MC
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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13 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify DSE 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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