- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Feb 9, 2026 · Docket MC1046854.
- Common authority is currently revoked as of Feb 9, 2026 · Docket MC1046854.
CLASSIC EXPRESS LLC
ST MICHAEL, MN
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
2 active policies
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CLASSIC EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in ST MICHAEL, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3300725. 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 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 44.4%. 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 (Property), 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.
CLASSIC EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in St Michael, MN. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 45.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 175% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (6) and IL (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
45.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.201B-FR (Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Hino, and Wilson tra are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 26, 2023 to Feb 1, 2023 (6 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 2, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026 (71 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| Hino | 3 | |
| Wilson | 1 |
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86529296 | Dec 5, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.9, 395.24C2III, 396.17C | No |
| 85500772 | Aug 8, 2025 | MN | 1 | mn-st.-cloud-mn |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84944021 | Jun 11, 2025 | OH | 1 | RICHFIELD OH |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 84039941 | Mar 4, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.95A, 392.2UCR | Yes |
| 83862149 | Feb 11, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 83633984 | Jan 10, 2025 | MN | 3 | CARLTON MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83382976 | Dec 6, 2024 | MN | 3 | FORT RIPLEY MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83283829 | Nov 25, 2024 | MN | 1 | OLIVIA MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.201B-FR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 82616757 | Sep 7, 2024 | WI | 2 | NEW RICHMOND WI |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21T(b)(2), 393.95(a)(4) | No |
| 82342112 | Aug 3, 2024 | MN | 1 | BUFFALO MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.47(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82171704 | Jul 16, 2024 | MN | 1 | LITCHFIELD MN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 81286764 | Apr 1, 2024 | WI | 2 | SAINT CROIX FALLS WI |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 390.21T(b)(2), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80851202 | Feb 14, 2024 | MN | 3 | mn-st.-joseph |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78330559 | Apr 11, 2023 | MN | 3 | ZUMBROTA | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78295250 | Apr 6, 2023 | MN | 3 | OTSEGO | — | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | MC1046854-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 7, 2023 | MC1046854-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 8, 2019 | MC1046854-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA869486968 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA869486968 | 91X | Apr 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 71 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 2, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026 | |||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT15149A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA965358567 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 26, 2023 to Feb 1, 2023 | |||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP79575A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Jan 26, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | CA036894P2019 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 2, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 2, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 71 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 14, 2026)
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2023
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Feb 1, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 26, 2023insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 26, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 1, 2023)
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Feb 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| BUFFALO MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| CARLTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FORT RIPLEY MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| LITCHFIELD MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| OLIVIA MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| OTSEGO | MN | 1 | 0 |
| ZUMBROTA | MN | 1 | 0 |
| RICHFIELD OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| NEW RICHMOND WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1046854
Common (Property) · REVOKED · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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