HIGHLAND EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3270990 • 51 SPINEL CIR, SACRAMENTO, CA, 95834
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1032628 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6794271244 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8154472068 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMTH25549090 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2021 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2131105 | REPLACED | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1815944 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1815944 | REPLACED | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1815944 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6794271244 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8154472068 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2131105 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2021 | May 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1815944 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1815944 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1815944 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1032628 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1032628 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC1032628 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 |
| MC1032628 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2020 |
| MC1032628 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 2019 | REVOKED | Feb 17, 2026 |
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 • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Goodyear | I-10 nonCard @ M128 | ...982675 | HIGHLAND EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 600 NORTH SOUTH FWY | ...KR1678 | HIGHLAND EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R2 - I80/VIRGINIA | ...KR1678 | HIGHLAND EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records