EXPERT WAY INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EXPERT WAY INC (USDOT 3526149) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3526149/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93852 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 10, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1172181ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 56 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EXPERT WAY INC is a motor carrier based in AURORA, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3526149. 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 11 power units and 12 drivers, with 56 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EXPERT WAY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 12 drivers, based in Aurora, IL. Across 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
42 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 282% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (8) and WA (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,852 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 28, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 5.04 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 8.30 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (56 rows) View all 56 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87731229 | Apr 30, 2026 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87652957 | Apr 22, 2026 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87604664 | Apr 15, 2026 | ND | 3 | JAMESTOWN ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87256883 | Mar 4, 2026 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87126735 | Feb 23, 2026 | ND | 3 | ORISKA ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86989877 | Feb 6, 2026 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86911150 | Jan 27, 2026 | ND | 3 | FARGO ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86579500 | Dec 11, 2025 | ID | 3 | HEYBURN ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86563006 | Dec 9, 2025 | MT | 3 | HAUGAN MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86434765 | Nov 25, 2025 | WA | 3 | MOSES LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86352625 | Nov 17, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 SB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86217138 | Oct 31, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85942687 | Sep 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 85861538 | Sep 22, 2025 | ND | 3 | CASSELTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85787948 | Sep 16, 2025 | OR | 3 | UMATILLA OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85666512 | Sep 1, 2025 | IN | 3 | CLOVERDALE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85358165 | Jul 27, 2025 | MT | 2 | WIBAUX MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84808280 | May 22, 2025 | GA | 3 | ADEL GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84521477 | Apr 28, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84288701 | Apr 1, 2025 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84160412 | Mar 17, 2025 | ND | 3 | FARGO ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84136803 | Mar 13, 2025 | ND | 2 | BISMARCK ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84127404 | Mar 13, 2025 | OR | 3 | CLACKAMAS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83901679 | Feb 12, 2025 | GA | 3 | RINGGOLD GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83867551 | Feb 12, 2025 | ND | 3 | BISMARCK ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003716460 | Jan 19, 2026 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003380174 | Dec 19, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000121546 | Oct 31, 2023 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 28, 2022 | MC1172181-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300097580 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 10, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954370533 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2022 | Jan 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 4 | 0 |
| FARGO ND | ND | 3 | 0 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| BISMARCK ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| ADEL GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HEYBURN ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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56 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify EXPERT WAY INC
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- 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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