WENDY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3514729 • 2604 E PALIFOX ST, TAMPA, FL, 33610-6249
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-1168241 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC920000054-00 | ON FILE | Sep 4, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC920000054-00 | REPLACED | Sep 4, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC920000054-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC920000054-00 | REPLACED | Jun 7, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L10524 | CANCELLED | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHFL1901463360-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2023 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS BSR 00000403-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSI000571-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSC000149-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2020 | Dec 4, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920000054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920000054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920000054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC920000054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L10524 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHFL1901463360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00000403-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000571-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSC000149-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2025 |
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2025 |
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 |
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2024 |
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2023 |
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2022 |
| MC1168241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2021 |
| MC1168241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 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
12 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:171.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present. | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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 (14 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