NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPEDITE INC
USDOT 3440000 • 43436 N I-94 SERVICE DR, VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI, 48111-2468
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-1116983 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV7090201 | ON FILE | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV7090201 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM700 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2022 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2021 | Feb 13, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2501932 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2020 | Jul 22, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV7090201 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV7090201 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM700 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-NORTLIG-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2501932 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1116983 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1116983 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 8, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1116983 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2022 |
| MC1116983 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 24, 2020 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | 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:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (27 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOWLING GREEN | IR 75 | ...494445 | NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPEDITE INC |
| Nov 9, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | LOWER HUNTINGTON RD | ...UY0186 | NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPEDITE INC |
| Jun 2, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | N I 75 | ...494415 | NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPEDITE INC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAZEL PARK | I 75 | ...494445 | NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPEDITE INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records