SKY EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 3452293 • 1447 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE 144, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,452,293
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8166433285
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
MCS-150 Mileage
750,000
Physical Address
1447 INDEPENDENCE AVE STE 144, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64106
Mailing Address
PO BOX 34442, N KANSAS CITY, MO, 64116-6223
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 12.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 5.8 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 29, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1124302ACTIVEUnknownMar 6, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM92DT000034-00ON FILEOct 29, 2025Mar 5, 2026

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM92DT000034-00CANCELLEDOct 29, 2025Mar 28, 2026
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1919507REPLACEDJul 22, 2025Oct 29, 2025
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1919507CANCELLEDJul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2025
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1919507REPLACEDJul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2023
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryWMC1919507CANCELLEDJul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2024
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1919507CANCELLEDJul 22, 2022Jul 22, 2023
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1919507CANCELLEDJul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2022
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1864856CANCELLEDJul 22, 2020Jul 22, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCM92DT000034-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 28, 2026Mar 28, 2026
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCM92DT000034-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2026Mar 5, 2026
TERM/REPLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1919507BIPD/PrimaryOct 29, 2025Oct 29, 2025
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1919507BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2025Jul 22, 2025
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.WMC1919507BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2024
TERM/REPLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1919507BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2023
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1919507BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2023Jul 22, 2023
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1919507BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2022Jul 22, 2022
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1864856BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1124302COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 2, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 6, 2026
MC1124302COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 25, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2025
MC1124302COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 25, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 10, 2024
MC1124302COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 26, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 17, 2023
MC1124302COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 27, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 5, 2022
MC1124302COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 25, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 19, 2021
MC1124302MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 31, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
64%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
87
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.5%
Driver OOS %
12.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec
7
Jan
5
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

18 states40 inspections

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Violation Summary (87 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (87 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL33Driver Fitness
fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT2/3275C-TAOTD-LT2/3220
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA2-SLLIFTA10
fmcsr:2-SLLTCD2-SLLTCD10
fmcsr:45D-B45D-B10
fmcsr:2-SLLSIV2-SLLSIV10
fmcsr:8E-HOSPD8E-HOSPD11
fmcsr:2-SLLSR2-SLLSR10
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFAMCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM395.8F5-HOSM10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM395.8F12-HOSM10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2SLSNCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-0.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.17vs nat'l 1.80
+0.37 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687530378RoadsideUTLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER5Details unavailableYes
Apr 7, 202687542805RoadsideUTLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER875C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 2-SLLIFTA, 2-SLLTCDYes
Mar 16, 202687300469LONDONKYLevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Mar 16, 202687304899DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER2393.70B1I-CDFAM, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Mar 13, 202687282289CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9396.9D2-FTF, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 13, 202687301206LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VANH SEMI-TRAILER2393.205A, 393.75A3Yes
Feb 23, 202687291903RoadsideNVLevel 3VANGU SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.9D2-FTFNo
Feb 22, 202687133473BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 395.8E-HOSPDNo
Feb 13, 202687055545WASTA SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLNo
Feb 4, 202686975446BELLE FOURCHE SDSDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Feb 3, 202686985812ARLINGTON WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202686887992LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-BNo
Jan 21, 202686869043COTTONWOOD IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-LNo
Jan 20, 202686901191MT. PASS IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 19, 202686900398JPOE MT. PASS CVEFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2396.5B-HWSL, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Jan 16, 202686821473RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLS3, 395.8F5-HOSM, 395.8F12-HOSMNo
Jan 13, 202686788812ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 2, 202686707366GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, NNCLevel 2VANG SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3Yes
Dec 31, 202586698663RoadsideCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7Details unavailableYes
Dec 23, 202586659305BUTTE MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8A, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Dec 22, 202586659718LAUREL MTMTLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER7393.23-LEU, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIFTAYes
Dec 21, 202586647331ECHO UTUTLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 16, 202586591640I-95 NBND OFF RAMP MM132NCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586576381I-84 EB EXIT 25ACTLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Dec 16, 202586599578KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 14, 20252085003022RoadsideWALevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2Details unavailableNo
Nov 27, 202586450328BARSTOW AREACALevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Nov 24, 202586428306SWAINSBORO GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS4No
Nov 23, 20258641243702 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 20, 202586369722MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.95A1, 393.55D2-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 15, 202586347283BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 13, 202586331081BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 12, 202586295181WOODBURN ORORLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLNo
Nov 9, 202586284102RoadsideWYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 7, 202586274461DANDRIDGE TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Nov 6, 202586273111DUMONT COCOLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2SLSNCNo
Jul 6, 202585158902HELPER UTUTLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER3383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.95A4-EEUS, 396.3A1-ALATRYes
Nov 6, 202483126177KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDNo
Jan 11, 202480616521CARLYLEKSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 3, 202379331691I 29SDLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

38 total · 31.6% OOS
2024-112026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Uncategorized8 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness3 · 3 OOS

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 28, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 6, 2026
Authority
Mar 5, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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