FLATBED EXPRESS INC
USDOT 332858 • 1014 LAPLATTE RD, BELLEVUE, NE, 68123
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-214559 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 21, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815680 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2012 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF279750 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815680 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF279750 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF279750 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP11450K | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP11450K | REPLACED | Jul 16, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP11450K | REPLACED | Jul 16, 1999 | Jul 16, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 11450 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 1988 | Jul 16, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815680 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815680 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF279750 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF279750 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP11450K | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF279750 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP11450K | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP11450K | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 1999 | Jul 16, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 11450 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 1999 | Jul 16, 1999 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC214559 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 |
| MC214559 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 1989 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I- 80 | ...285208 | FLATBED EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 5, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAY CENTER | Navajo | ...VD5528 | FLATBED EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 23, 2020 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2020 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2018 | OK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2014 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2010 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2010 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2009 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2009 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2009 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2008 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2008 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events