- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 212 days (since Dec 25, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SMR EXPRESS LLC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 212 days (since Dec 25, 2025).
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts).
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SMR EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3572357) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): WALTER HEARD III (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 212 days (since Dec 25, 2025). Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts). On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3572357/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Dec 25, 2025.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Uninsured since Dec 25, 2025
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 15.79% | 15.79% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SMR EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3572357. 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 25 power units and 30 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SMR EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 30 drivers, based in Chicago, IL. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.6% 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.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in WA (3) and OR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
31.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.0% of violations); top code 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Stoughton | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 1.29 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.57 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 8.28 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85810791 | Sep 16, 2025 | UT | 3 | KANAB UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85796018 | Sep 15, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.203C-CBP | No |
| 85786092 | Sep 9, 2025 | MT | 3 | LIMA MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85717036 | Sep 4, 2025 | WA | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 85676491 | Sep 3, 2025 | OR | 3 | LA GRANDE OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85593878 | Aug 26, 2025 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 383.71H | Yes |
| 85577634 | Aug 23, 2025 | TN | 3 | MARYVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 85499000 | Aug 13, 2025 | OH | 2 | SAINT CLAIRSVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 85490814 | Aug 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85450687 | Aug 5, 2025 | WA | 3 | DU PONT WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 85337953 | Jul 25, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85269988 | Jul 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | GROVELAND NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85229828 | Jul 15, 2025 | ID | 3 | CALDWELL ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 85261183 | Jul 13, 2025 | MO | 3 | ODESSA MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85208001 | Jul 12, 2025 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85194438 | Jul 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85177678 | Jul 8, 2025 | MT | 3 | HAUGAN MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 85161561 | Jul 7, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 85046727 | Jun 25, 2025 | OR | 3 | KLAMATH FALLS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1203785 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2021 | MC1203785-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300151130 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 9, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985530234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2024 | May 9, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985530234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2024 | May 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985530234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP74379A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2023 | Aug 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP74379A | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2021 | Oct 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA947679389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2021 | Sep 22, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA947679389 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 31, 2025
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Dec 31, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 20, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 12, 2025
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May 9, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2024
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Aug 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 16, 2023insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 20, 2023
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Sep 22, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CALDWELL ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ODESSA MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| LIMA MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| GROVELAND NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SAINT CLAIRSVILLE OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1203785
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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How to verify SMR EXPRESS LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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