- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,249 days (since Dec 15, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
DAVID EXPRESS INC
STERLING HTS, MI
DAVID EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in STERLING HTS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3516589. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 43 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DAVID EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 43 drivers, based in Sterling Hts, MI. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MI (2) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIFTA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 43 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,590 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Stoughton | 4 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87468827 | Mar 30, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH35 NORTHBOUND MILE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207B, 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 86500757 | Dec 6, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85335524 | Jul 27, 2025 | AR | 3 | BIGGERS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84776773 | May 25, 2025 | MO | 3 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84365643 | Apr 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83168101 | Nov 14, 2024 | MI | 2 | I-75 SB AT MM 12 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 82904685 | Oct 14, 2024 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 81642102 | May 16, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-south-haven-m.c.i.s.-#26a |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904125272 | Sep 28, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2020 | MC1165736-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2972320 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 15, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 15, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Dec 15, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 15, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIGGERS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-75 SB AT MM 12 | MI | 1 | 1 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 NORTHBOUND MILE | TX | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1165736
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How to verify DAVID EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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