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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Feb 25, 2026 · Docket MC1189927.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 95 days (since Feb 19, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

ARI EXPRESS LLC

DES MOINES, IA

DBA: ARI EXPRESS

USDOT 3552009 Active Based in DES MOINES, IA
Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Feb 19, 2026

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Power Units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ARI EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in DES MOINES, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3552009. 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 2 power units and 3 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

ARI EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 4 years on FMCSA's records, based in Des Moines, IA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (1) and NE (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (55.6% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.80 vs 1.80 +0.00
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
699 WALNUT ST STE 400
DES MOINES, IA 50309
Phone: 5157718758
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3552009
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 200,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
5 violations
1 OOS · 20.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 1 1 100.0% Aug 24, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% May 19, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Nov 11, 2024
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Aug 8, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Dec 31, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 4
Volvo 3
Freightliner 2
Kenworth 2
Wabash National 2
Grea 1
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85584110 Aug 24, 2025 KS 3 ks-coffey-county---031
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3126252 · 4V4NC9EH7NN289229
1 395.8A1-HOSP Yes
85456725 Aug 8, 2025 NY 2 PREBLE NY
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3126252 · 4V4NC9EH7NN289229
2 395.8E-HOSPD No
84726859 May 19, 2025 MO 1 EAGLEVILLE MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3126252 · 4V4NC9EH7NN289229
3 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT Yes
83508770 Dec 31, 2024 SC 3 SAINT GEORGE SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FV0797 · 1XKYD49X7HJ130575
3 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLED, 396.17C-PI No
83136420 Nov 11, 2024 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW9716 · 3AKJGLDV0JSJW2683
0 — No
80903972 Feb 21, 2024 SC 1 I-95 SB DILLON COUNTY
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FV0797 · 1XKYD49X7HJ130575
5 396.17(c), 393.53(b), 393.45 No
78981990 Jun 24, 2023 IL 3 I-74
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS4955 · 3AKJGLDR3GSFK4827
0 — No
sms-78288945 Jan 1, 2020 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS POE — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2301353344 Mar 23, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC1189927
Revoked
Granted Feb 28, 2022 Revoked Feb 25, 2026
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Feb 25, 2026 MC1189927 Common REVOKED Feb 28, 2022
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

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 PDF
Mar 4, 2022 MC1189927-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 25, 2022 MC1189927 NC REVOCATION NC →
Feb 16, 2021 MC1189927-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0207556001 BIPD/Primary Jan 18, 2025 Feb 19, 2026 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT797618001 BIPD/Primary Jan 18, 2024 Jan 18, 2025 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 797618001 BIPD/Primary Jan 18, 2023 Jan 18, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA03186164 BIPD/Primary Mar 1, 2022 Jan 18, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA3186164 BIPD/Primary Jan 18, 2021 Feb 28, 2022 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 25, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 25, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 19, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 18, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jan 18, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Jan 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 28, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Feb 28, 2022
    insurance
    NAMECHG — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 28, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-74 IL 1 0
EAGLEVILLE MO MO 1 1
FREMONT SCALE NE 1 0
PREBLE NY NY 1 0
I-95 SB DILLON COUNTY SC 1 0
SAINT GEORGE SC SC 1 0
SIOUX FALLS POE SD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify ARI EXPRESS LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about ARI EXPRESS LLC

Is ARI EXPRESS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ARI EXPRESS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3552009 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ARI EXPRESS LLC's safety rating? ▾
ARI EXPRESS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has ARI EXPRESS LLC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for ARI EXPRESS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ARI EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ARI EXPRESS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ARI EXPRESS LLC based? ▾
ARI EXPRESS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 699 WALNUT ST STE 400, DES MOINES, Iowa 50309. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ARI EXPRESS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
ARI EXPRESS LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does ARI EXPRESS LLC operate? ▾
ARI EXPRESS LLC self-reports 2 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ARI EXPRESS LLC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for ARI EXPRESS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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