SKY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3452293 • 1447 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE 144, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106
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-1124302 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 6, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92DT000034-00 | ON FILE | Oct 29, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92DT000034-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2025 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919507 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919507 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919507 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919507 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919507 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2022 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1919507 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1864856 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2020 | Jul 22, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92DT000034-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92DT000034-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1919507 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1864856 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1124302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2026 |
| MC1124302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2025 |
| MC1124302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2024 |
| MC1124302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC1124302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 |
| MC1124302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2021 |
| MC1124302 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2020 | — | 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
18 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (87 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA | 2-SLLIFTA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45D-B | 45D-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSIV | 2-SLLSIV | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8E-HOSPD | 8E-HOSPD | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFAM | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM | 395.8F5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (40 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records