GLA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3563144 • 699 WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
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
3,563,144
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5156506801
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
287,426
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
699 WALNUT ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50309
Contact
Phone: 5156506801
Email: [email protected]
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: Feb 23, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1197463 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8211874123 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3289391 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 23, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8211874123 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3289391 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1197463 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 |
| MC1197463 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
84%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
9
Violations
22
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 9 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (22 violations from 9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.44vs nat'l 1.80
+0.64 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86361405 | KUTTAWA | KY | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 85275556 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.7, 396.5B, 393.75A3 | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82824318 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.17(c), 395.22(g), 395.24(d) | No |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 82136996 | MARANA AZ | AZ | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 30, 2024 | 81753111 | N/B I-5 S/O STOCKDALE HWY | CA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2, 392.80(a), 393.60(d) | Yes |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80450874 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 79820614 | Roadside | IN | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 79283841 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 78503646 | INTERSTATE HWY | GA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 395.22(g), 395.22(h)(4) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-052025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0462 E | ...196253 | GLA EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | RAWSON ST SW AT WINDSOR ST SW | ...196253 | GLA EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 23, 2026
InsuranceInsurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 23, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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