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SMART EXPRESS INC

SACRAMENTO, CA

USDOT 3384033 Active Based in SACRAMENTO, CA

SMART EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SACRAMENTO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3384033. 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 2 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.

Carrier Overview

SMART EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Sacramento, CA. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
20
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Feb 6, 2026
Process Agent
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC1086562
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (5) and IL (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.8% of violations); top code 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Great Dane, Kenworth, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.82 vs 1.80 -0.98
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
Serves 126,293 carriers
Location & Contact
7471 CASTLEDOWN WAY
SACRAMENTO, CA 95829
Phone: 9164295797
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3384033
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 579,179 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 5 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2025
Illinois (IL) 2 0 0.0% Jul 8, 2025
Ohio (OH) 2 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Nov 4, 2024
Nevada (NV) 1 0 0.0% Oct 15, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Great Dane 13
Kenworth 11
Freightliner 7
Utility 4
Gratd 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86584016 Dec 16, 2025 CA 2 GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP95166 · 1XKYD49X9MJ466058
3 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55E-B No
85168211 Jul 8, 2025 IL 3 I-57
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP95166 · 1XKYD49X9MJ466058
0 — No
84885669 Jun 5, 2025 IL 3 US 67
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP96997 · 3AKJHHDR0MSMA7169
0 — No
84311409 Apr 2, 2025 OH 3 GENOA OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
AS XP95166 · 1XKYD49X9MJ466058
0 — No
83898726 Feb 15, 2025 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21004 · 1XKYD49X3NJ473508
1 392.2-SLLSR No
83541537 Jan 5, 2025 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21004 · 1XKYD49X3NJ473508
0 — No
83082271 Nov 4, 2024 IN 3 GRIFFIN IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP07517 · 1XKYD49X1PJ256705
3 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS2 No
82921120 Oct 15, 2024 NV 2 GARSON CHECKSITE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21004 · 1XKYD49X3NJ473508
2 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.17C-PI No
82587852 Sep 2, 2024 OH 3 275 EAST
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA ZP07517 · 1XKYD49X1PJ256705
0 — No
82247186 Jul 27, 2024 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
GDAN SEMI-TRAILER
CA 4SZ1936 · 1GR1A062XLW175227
0 — No
81894567 Jun 15, 2024 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21004 · 1XKYD49X3NJ473508
0 — No
81355740 Apr 8, 2024 CA 1 CORDELIA CVEF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP08703 · 3AKJHHDR5JSJT9672
6 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.95(f) Yes
80772068 Feb 3, 2024 CA 3 DONNER PASS CVEF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP96997 · 3AKJHHDR0MSMA7169
0 — No
80710942 Jan 27, 2024 CA 3 DONNER PASS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP96997 · 3AKJHHDR0MSMA7169
0 — No
80562514 Jan 8, 2024 CA 3 SANTA NELLA SCALE FACILITY
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA YP96997 · 3AKJHHDR0MSMA7169
0 — No
81129322 Nov 4, 2023 UT 3 ut-port-of-entry,-wendover
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP95166 · 1XKYD49X9MJ466058
0 — No
79767774 Sep 26, 2023 NY 3 ny-schodack-(eb)
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP21004 · 1XKYD49X3NJ473508
2 396.17(c), 392.2 No
79104802 Jul 8, 2023 CA 3 DONNER CVEF TRUCKEE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP08703 · 3AKJHHDR5JSJT9672
0 — No
78667816 May 17, 2023 NV 3 GARSON
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP08703 · 3AKJHHDR5JSJT9672
0 — No
78619173 May 14, 2023 IA 3 I-80 EB MM 110
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA XP95166 · 1XKYD49X9MJ466058
3 395.8(e)(1), 396.17(c) Yes
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0221012467 Mar 13, 2021 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC1086562
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 11, 2020 MC1086562-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DRNCA100612 91X Feb 6, 2026 On file ACTIVE
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA81003599 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2025 Feb 6, 2026 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA71005138 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2024 Feb 6, 2025 CANCELLED
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TMA22101756 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2023 Feb 6, 2024 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP80456 00 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2022 Feb 8, 2023 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP80456 00 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2022 Feb 6, 2023 REPLACED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP63353 00 BIPD/Primary Nov 11, 2021 Feb 6, 2022 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP63353 00 BIPD/Primary Aug 11, 2021 Nov 11, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY GWP63353 00 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2021 Aug 11, 2021 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1842283 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2020 Feb 6, 2020 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1842283 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2020 Jan 2, 2021 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1842283 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2020 Feb 6, 2021 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 9, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Feb 6, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 7, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Feb 6, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 7, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Feb 6, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 8, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Feb 7, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Feb 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 7, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Feb 6, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 11, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 11, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 28, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Feb 9, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Feb 6, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 2, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Feb 11, 2020
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Feb 6, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DONNER PASS IF CA 5 0
CORDELIA CVEF CA 1 1
DONNER CVEF TRUCKEE CA 1 0
DONNER PASS CVEF CA 1 0
GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY CA 1 0
SANTA NELLA SCALE FACILITY CA 1 0
I-80 EB MM 110 IA 1 1
I-57 IL 1 0
US 67 IL 1 0
GRIFFIN IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 1 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify SMART EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SMART EXPRESS INC

Is SMART EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMART EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3384033 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SMART EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
SMART EXPRESS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SMART EXPRESS INC had? ▾
20 roadside inspections are on file for SMART EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SMART EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMART EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SMART EXPRESS INC based? ▾
SMART EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7471 CASTLEDOWN WAY, SACRAMENTO, California 95829. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMART EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SMART EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1086562). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SMART EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
SMART EXPRESS INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SMART EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for SMART EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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