WENDY EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 3514729 • 2604 E PALIFOX ST, TAMPA, FL, 33610-6249

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
3,514,729
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5617814783
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
59,075
Physical Address
2604 E PALIFOX ST, TAMPA, FL, 33610-6249
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 21.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 14.7 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: Sep 4, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1168241ACTIVEUnknownOct 22, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000054-00ON FILESep 4, 2025Nov 15, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000054-00REPLACEDSep 4, 2025Oct 21, 2025
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000054-00CANCELLEDJun 7, 2025Sep 26, 2025
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000054-00REPLACEDJun 7, 2025Sep 4, 2025
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRI21L10524CANCELLEDJun 7, 2024Jun 7, 2025
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.BIPD/Primary1BWHFL1901463360-00CANCELLEDDec 4, 2023Jun 7, 2024
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCS BSR 00000403-00CANCELLEDDec 4, 2022Dec 4, 2023
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSI000571-00CANCELLEDDec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2022
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSC000149-00CANCELLEDDec 4, 2020Dec 4, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000054-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2025Nov 15, 2025
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000054-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2025Oct 21, 2025
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000054-00BIPD/PrimarySep 26, 2025Sep 26, 2025
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000054-00BIPD/PrimarySep 4, 2025Sep 4, 2025
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRI21L10524BIPD/PrimaryJun 7, 2025Jun 7, 2025
CANCELACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.1BWHFL1901463360-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 7, 2024Jun 7, 2024
CANCELCONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCS BSR 00000403-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSI000571-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2022Dec 4, 2022
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSC000149-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2021Dec 4, 2021

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 20, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 22, 2025
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 2, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 5, 2025
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 12, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 9, 2025
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 13, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 4, 2024
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 30, 2023
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 5, 2022
MC1168241COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2021
MC1168241MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 10, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
0%

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

Inspections
14
Violations
52
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.4%
Driver OOS %
21.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states14 inspections

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Violation Summary (52 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (52 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:171.2K-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present.20Hazardous Materials Compliance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBDBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle 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 required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
21.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+14.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.71vs nat'l 1.80
+1.91 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 57.1% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 2 OOS
Hazardous Materials Compliance2

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 22, 2025
Authority
Oct 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 26, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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