B S XPRESS INC
USDOT 355021 • 4703 SOUTH 169 HIGHWAY, ST JOSEPH, MO, 64507
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 8000006-01 | ON FILE | Nov 23, 2004 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VEN 800006-00 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2004 | May 17, 2012 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 30375913 | ON FILE | Mar 19, 1991 | May 17, 1994 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 800006-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100029 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | May 5, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100029 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ABZ4592905 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ABZ4592905 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1999 | May 14, 2001 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | M-60 MXI 80375535 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1999 | Nov 26, 2003 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1001 TRMO 000 784 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1001 TRMO 000 784 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1998 | May 10, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA163017401 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA1630174 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1997 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 326363 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1994 | Apr 29, 1996 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CTR 446824 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1994 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 326363 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1994 | Apr 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 800006-00 | CARGO | May 17, 2012 | May 17, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000006-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 800006-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100029 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2004 | May 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100029 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | M-60 MXI 80375535 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2003 | Nov 26, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ABZ4592905 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2001 | May 14, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ABZ4592905 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001 TRMO 000 784 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 1999 | May 10, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001 TRMO 000 784 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CTR 446824 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1999 | Apr 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA163017401 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA1630174 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 326363 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 1996 | Apr 29, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 326363 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 30375913 | SURETY | May 17, 1994 | May 17, 1994 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-219517 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-219517 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC219517 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 1, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC219517 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219517 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219517 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC219517 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219517 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219517 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219517 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219517 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 1991 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 1992 |
| MC219517 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 1989 | REVOKED | Jan 12, 2004 |
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
27 states • 152 inspections
Violation Summary (122 violations from latest 100 of 152 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 5 | 5 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209A-STSWNS | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42A-BM-SA | Brakes - parking brake defective | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202C-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.201A1-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.300A-HMTVMS | 172.300A-HMTVMS | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.801-LEAK | Accepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516D-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to mount placard holder in accordance with Appendix C of this Part | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.14 | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(2) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (152 inspections)
Showing 50 of 152
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...882433 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.276016/-118.710975 | ...248254 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I35 SB @ 47MM | ...744538 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Dec 26, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 IR AT I 285 OR | ...822286 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | E STAGECOACH TRL @ CORDES LAKES RD | ...164666 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Jul 11, 2024 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 72 | ...147577 | BS XPRESS INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HEYBURN | I 84 | ...488594 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...671180 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Apr 4, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROLLA | US 63 | ...855832 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLIANCE | US-385 / MILEPOST 109/ 854' N OF W 3RD ST/ NB | ...896772 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I070KTA | ...359394 | B S EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAY CENTER | K015 | ...267923 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070KTA | ...164667 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Jan 27, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 32 | ...855832 | B S XPRESS INC |
| Nov 12, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2018 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2016 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events