LIGHT EXPRESS LLC
MASSILLON, OH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LIGHT EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3572975) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): SLAVICA JOVICIC (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3572975/ As of: Jul 21, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67547 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 10, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1204186ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.14% | — |
| 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
LIGHT EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MASSILLON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3572975. 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 15 power units and 15 drivers, with 21 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.
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.
LIGHT EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers, based in Massillon, OH. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 180% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (13) and PA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
21.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | May 22, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 17 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 9 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.20 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 10.00 | 10 | — | 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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87945084 | May 22, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87943296 | May 22, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87233651 | Mar 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | NORTH CANTON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87104586 | Feb 19, 2026 | OH | 3 | NEVADA OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86652813 | Dec 24, 2025 | OH | 2 | HEBRON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86431889 | Nov 27, 2025 | OH | 2 | CANTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86001129 | Oct 8, 2025 | OH | 3 | CANTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84388565 | Apr 12, 2025 | OH | 2 | NORTH CANTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 83687822 | Jan 22, 2025 | OH | 3 | YOUNGSTOWN OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83650263 | Jan 17, 2025 | OH | 3 | ASHLAND OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83626772 | Jan 16, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 83583166 | Jan 9, 2025 | OH | 3 | WEST SALEM OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83109999 | Nov 5, 2024 | OH | 3 | MASON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82671265 | Sep 16, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82037222 | Jul 3, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 81675794 | May 20, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 80990968 | Feb 29, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE TP |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80628905 | Jan 16, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE TP |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80578429 | Jan 8, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79224101 | Jul 24, 2023 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79028011 | Jun 29, 2023 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH SCALES |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0002833583 | Mar 6, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | MC1204186-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011664-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000399-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2025 | Mar 10, 2026 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000399-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000399-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 26, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000399-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000399-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7809574 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA947059451 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Dec 31, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Dec 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 29, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 26, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 15, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 2 |
| CANTON OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| NORTH CANTON OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE TP | OH | 2 | 0 |
| ASHLAND OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| HEBRON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| MASON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| NEVADA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WEST SALEM OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1204186
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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21 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify LIGHT 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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