SKY EXPRESS LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- 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 — SKY EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3452293) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): MOHAMED SHIRE (Company officer); ABDULKHAMID ABDULLAEV (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3452293/ As of: Jul 18, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 12.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.8% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32926 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 5, 2026
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Process Agent#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1124302ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 20 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 20 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 57 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10.91% | 20% | — |
| 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
SKY EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3452293. 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 30 power units and 30 drivers, with 57 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.8%. 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.
SKY EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers, based in Kansas City, MO. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,800% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in UT (8) and CA (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
31.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIFTA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, Van guard, and Vanr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,926 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 10 | 4 | 40.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 9, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 9, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 57 | |
| Vanguard | 37 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 6.14 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | — | 8.14 | 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 (57 rows) View all 57 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88375405 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88370471 | Jul 8, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 396.17C-PI, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88264144 | Jun 27, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 88215172 | Jun 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47A-BRC, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 88095264 | Jun 9, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2SLTRS | No |
| 88088268 | Jun 7, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 88026281 | Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88003070 | May 29, 2026 | AZ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87934397 | May 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87917553 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87878662 | May 15, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87831989 | May 13, 2026 | MT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87808404 | May 9, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87769781 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47E, 393.47A-LJN, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87761534 | May 5, 2026 | UT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 87722922 | Apr 29, 2026 | ID | 3 | INKOM ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 4A-DOSU, 2SLIMPT, 17C-PI | Yes |
| 87699678 | Apr 28, 2026 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87530378 | Apr 8, 2026 | UT | 1 | ST. GEORGE UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | — | Yes |
| 87542805 | Apr 7, 2026 | UT | 1 | KANAB UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLSIV | Yes |
| 87304899 | Mar 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.70B1I-CDFAM, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 87300469 | Mar 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87301206 | Mar 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 393.205A | Yes |
| 87282289 | Mar 13, 2026 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.5-HL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 87291903 | Feb 23, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 87133473 | Feb 22, 2026 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2020 | MC1124302-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92DT000034-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92DT000034-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 29, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | REPLACED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92DT000034-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 29, 2025 | Mar 28, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2022 | Jul 22, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1864856 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 22, 2020 | Jul 22, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 28, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 22, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 17, 2023
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Jul 22, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 5, 2022
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Jul 22, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2021
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Jul 31, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 3 | 0 |
| BARSTOW AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-84 EB EXIT 25A | CT | 1 | 0 |
| SWAINSBORO GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| INKOM ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| CARLYLE | KS | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1124302
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
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How to verify SKY EXPRESS 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.
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