SMS XPRESS LLC
USDOT 3453764 • 9571 EAGLE ST, DEARBORN, MI, 48120
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,453,764
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3132136182
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
486,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
9571 EAGLE ST, DEARBORN, MI, 48120
Mailing Address
9571 EAGLE ST, DEARBORN, MI, 48120-1401
Contact
Phone: 3132136182
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 18, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1125186 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT15344A | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2022 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0070773 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2020 | Aug 14, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT15344A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0070773 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2022 | Aug 14, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1125186 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1125186 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2020 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
34
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.2%
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 11 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (34 violations from 11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.09vs nat'l 1.80
+1.29 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 (11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | 81309375 | GIRARD(HUBBARD)SCALES | OH | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.55(d)(1), 383.51(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81075101 | NEW BUFFALO TWP | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 80990670 | SB US-24 @ BREST RD | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 80706233 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 80527396 | 81 SOUTH AT NUANGOLA WEIGH STA | PA | Level 2 | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 16 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 80380183 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9(a), 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 | No |
| Dec 7, 2023 | 80342030 | HEMPSTEAD COUNTY | AR | Level 3 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.82(a)(1), 392.2 | No |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80328141 | STEELE MO | MO | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 80761206 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79398937 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 79040455 | IH 35 MM 82 NB | TX | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.5(b) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCHAUMBURG | IL-53 NB | ...KM9819 | SMS XPRESS LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
fmcsa-enforcement
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI-2024-0045-MI0101 | May 14, 2024 | 382.301(a) | $5,610 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Aug 14, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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