SARBEL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3457417 • 542 HARBOUR DR APT C, BENSALEM, PA, 19020
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1127450 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | REPLACED | May 8, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2024 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEPA003463-00 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2024 | May 8, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7771995565 | CANCELLED | Mar 28, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7771995565 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7771995565 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2023 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA963802304 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 2, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2021 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936806 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2021 | Jul 12, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2025 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEPA003463-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7771995565 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7771995565 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7771995565 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA963802304 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936806 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 |
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2024 |
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2024 |
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2022 |
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2022 |
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1127450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2022 |
| MC1127450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 17, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1127450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 27, 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
21 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 4 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...LM5566 | SARBEL EXPRESS INC |
| May 31, 2025 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMINGTON | 111 NEW VINEYARD RD | ...NC8925 | SARBEL EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 17, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3015 N | ...NC8925 | SARBEL EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 23, 2023 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERIDIAN | I 84 | ...803642 | SARBEL EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records