FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC
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 · 42 days Apr 7, 2023 → May 19, 2023
- Common (Property) gap · 35 days Inactive Apr 17, 2023 → reinstated May 22, 2023
- 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 — FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 3386014) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 42 days — Apr 7, 2023 → May 19, 2023 • Common (Property) gap · 35 days — Inactive Apr 17, 2023 → reinstated May 22, 2023 • 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 · $1,000,000 — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3386014/ As of: Jul 17, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 15.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178000 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.
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $1,000,000
2 active policies
Company profile
-
InsuranceQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 19, 2025
-
Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
-
Operating AuthorityMC1087461ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 17.65% | — |
| 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
FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC is a motor carrier based in BROWNSVILLE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3386014. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.2%. 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.
FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Brownsville, TX. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 580% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (30) and US (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (85.2% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 23 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,000 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 17, 2023 to May 22, 2023 (35 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 7, 2023 to May 19, 2023 (42 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 30 | |
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Other | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Unknown | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | — | 8.38 | 8 | — | 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 (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88220238 | Jun 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9, 393.55E, 393.83G | No |
| 87938288 | May 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2RG, 393.83G, 393.55E | No |
| 87839903 | May 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9, 393.45B2UV, 393.55C1 | No |
| 87714309 | Apr 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 75A1, 45B2UV, 11B2-Z | Yes |
| 87530585 | Apr 8, 2026 | US | 1 | BROWNSVILLE TX |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | — | No |
| 87398062 | Mar 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTE TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 87182658 | Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.55E, 393.9TS, 393.9 | No |
| 87154414 | Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9, 393.75A2 | No |
| 86980450 | Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45B2UV, 393.45UV | No |
| 86866901 | Jan 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.78, 393.60C | No |
| 86678431 | Dec 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2301 COURAGE ST |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9, 393.23PT, 393.95A | Yes |
| 86520080 | Nov 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 387.303B4, 392.2RG, 396.5B | No |
| 86183437 | Oct 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-6240--us77 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85940821 | Sep 30, 2025 | TX | 3 | 6336 US77 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85738113 | Sep 7, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 393.9T | Yes |
| 85659617 | Aug 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1 | No |
| 85433281 | Aug 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 85352365 | Jul 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.55E, 393.11UR, 393.75C | No |
| 85622901 | Jul 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9, 393.55E | No |
| 85143155 | Jul 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2301 COURAGE ST |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 393.19 | No |
| 85040972 | Jun 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.55E, 393.9TS, 395.8F01 | No |
| 85031210 | Jun 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.9A2-C, 393.9TS, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84887917 | Jun 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9, 393.55D3, 396.5B-HLOW | No |
| 84731661 | May 19, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-6359--us77 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9, 393.13C3, 393.45B2UV | No |
| 84652509 | May 13, 2025 | US | 1 | BROWNSVILLE TX |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.55E-B, 395.24 | Yes |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | MC1087461-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 25, 2022 | MC1087461-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-64215-03 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-64215-03 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-64215-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2024 | May 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-64215-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2023 | May 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 42 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 7, 2023 to May 19, 2023 | ||||||
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTX-63853-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2022 | Apr 7, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
May 19, 2025insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
-
May 9, 2025
-
May 19, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
-
May 10, 2024
-
May 22, 2023
-
Apr 17, 2023
-
Apr 17, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
-
Apr 17, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 35 days (through May 22, 2023)
-
Apr 7, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
-
Apr 7, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 42 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 19, 2023)
-
Mar 3, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS POE | TX | 14 | 4 |
| US77 RIVIERA SCALE | TX | 8 | 0 |
| BROWNSVILLE TX | US | 4 | 1 |
| 2301 COURAGE ST | TX | 3 | 1 |
| US 77 RIVIERA | TX | 2 | 0 |
| 6336 US77 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH69E SB SVC RD AT E | TX | 1 | 0 |
| SARITA OLS US HWY 77 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
Texas carriers
All carriers based in Texas
-
Brownsville carriers
Carriers based in Brownsville, TX
-
Stations in Texas
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC1087461
common · ACTIVE · MC
-
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 45,815 carriers served
-
43 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify FES EXPRESS CARRIERS 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.
Frequently asked questions about FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC
Is FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
What is FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC had? ▾
What is FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC based? ▾
Does FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC operate? ▾
Has FES EXPRESS CARRIERS LLC had any crashes? ▾
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.