SAM CITY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3533584 • 692 BERKSHIRE LN, SOUTH LEBANON, OH, 45065

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
3,533,584
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6469750255
Power Units (MCS-150)
150
Drivers (MCS-150)
168
MCS-150 Mileage
10,153,802
Physical Address
692 BERKSHIRE LN, SOUTH LEBANON, OH, 45065
Contact

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 20, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1177247ACTIVEUnknownSep 22, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-03869ON FILESep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASC-1864104-00REPLACEDSep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASC-1864104-00REPLACEDSep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASC-1864104-00CANCELLEDSep 20, 2023Mar 21, 2024
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASC-1864104-00REPLACEDSep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2024
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA951322673REPLACEDNov 11, 2021Sep 20, 2023
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA951322673REPLACEDAug 5, 2021Nov 11, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-03869BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2025Sep 20, 2025
TERM/REPLASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYASC-1864104-00BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024
TERM/CANCLASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYASC-1864104-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 21, 2024Mar 21, 2024
TERM/REPLASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYASC-1864104-00BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA951322673BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
TERM/REPLASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYASC-1864104-00BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.CA951322673BIPD/PrimaryNov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1177247COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 25, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 22, 2025
MC1177247MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 13, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
37%

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

Inspections
127
Violations
109
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
150
Drivers (MCS-150)
168
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
8
Nov
15
Dec
11
Jan
13
Feb
9
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 127 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

33 states127 inspections

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Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 127 inspections)

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Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 127 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS707Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)503Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed43Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:9BRKLAMP9BRKLAMP11
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2SLIMPTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle 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 combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-DMOVEOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11Vehicle 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:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.09vs nat'l 1.80
-0.71 below avg

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

Inspection History (127 inspections)

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Inspection History (127 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 10, 202687546509RoadsideNCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR19BRKLAMPYes
Apr 7, 202687520346RoadsideMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Apr 3, 202687485832WALTONKYLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 20, 202687393396CENTERVILLE ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSWZ, 395.22H4-ELDBRODSNo
Mar 18, 202687342159FULTON WB SCALESMSLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.201A-FRCLSYes
Mar 17, 202687310919LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Mar 17, 202687344143RoadsidePALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 15, 202687299332WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 11, 202687279857KINGMAN AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER12395.8A, 395.3B2-HOSPD, 393.78A-WSYes
Mar 6, 202687240430MINDEN LALALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.16-D, 396.17C-PINo
Mar 3, 202687188731LONDONKYLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 2, 202687222927FREMONT ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24No
Feb 27, 202687173843RoadsideTNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 25, 202687157259DUMONT COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 24, 202687172211LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.67C7V-FNo
Feb 20, 202687105662BOWLING GREEN OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 20, 202687104995ANDERSON SCSCLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 19, 202687127562IUKA SCALE US 72 EASTMSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 18, 202687098196WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 17, 202687083375KINGMAN AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A1-HOSP, 392.16ADYes
Feb 10, 202687023575STANTON TNTNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 5, 202686974764VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-QYes
Feb 4, 202686966366NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 4, 202686971493MONUMENT COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 3, 202686961915WINSLOW AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3395.8E-HOSPD, 392.16-DNo
Jan 31, 202686935413VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 27, 202686910637SELIGMAN AZAZLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3395.8A1-HOSP, 392.16-DYes
Jan 26, 202686912020MONTICELLO UTUTLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCDYes
Jan 25, 202686894095DONNER PASS IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 17, 202686839008GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202686812241ECHO UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686774518ASHLAND ORORLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 11, 202686772971OLATHE KSKSLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 9, 202686782556DUNSMUIR GRADE IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202686754514RoadsideCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 7, 202686778476I-80 EB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - SCAPALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 24, 202586653951VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 22, 202586645545MT. PASS JPOE CVEFCALevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.48A-BMBCBDYes
Dec 22, 202586628007VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.75A3-ATISNo
Dec 22, 202586645540DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Dec 22, 202586635496CASTIACCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 19, 202587462252GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202586674354NVNVLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Dec 15, 202586596323CAJON SCALESCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Dec 12, 202586741708RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2SLIMPTNo
Dec 12, 202586683264MYRTLE CREEK ORORLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLL, 395.24No
Dec 11, 202586552567NMNMLevel 31392.2-SLLS4No
Dec 9, 202586536873TRINIDAD COCOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.55C1-B, 393.53B-B, 393.47ENo
Dec 9, 202586528964NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586529273I80WB, MM 150IALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

102 total · 17.6% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 16, 2025TXINJURY01FATEW 4442 IH 30...MY6233SAM CITY EXPRESS INC
Jun 8, 2025TXTOW00DALLASN 11600 STEMMONS FWY...HU7080SAM CITY EXPRESS INC
Mar 15, 2024MOTOW00ST ROBERTIS 44...646010SAM CITY EXPRESS INC
Jan 3, 2024VATOW00I-81...KV0723SAM CITY EXPRESS INC
Dec 14, 2023OHTOW00MASSIE (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 71...NG7433SAM CITY EXPRESS INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 16, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 22, 2025
Authority
Sep 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 8, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 21, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 11, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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