SALEM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3536976 • 3 LUCERNE CIR, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, 23606
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1179513 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 367316001 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 125806001 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 125806001 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 367316001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 125806001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 125806001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1179513 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 2021 | — | 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
5 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (2 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87113172 | GLEN ALLEN VA | VA | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86745224 | WALDO OH | OH | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 23, 2025 | 86399602 | GLEN BURNIE MD | MD | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 85394906 | PERRYVILLE MD | MD | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 83611737 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, | NC | Level 3 | OTHR TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 3, 2024 | 81518155 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 1 | VANG SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 78969347 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records