503 EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3589957 • 2217 LANECREST DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28215
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1391157 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA982788771 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-04836-23 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-04836-22 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2022 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA956576266 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2022 | Jun 18, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA982788771 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-04836-23 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-04836-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA956576266 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2022 | Jun 18, 2022 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1391157 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2024 |
| MC1391157 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2023 |
| MC1391157 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2022 |
| MC1391157 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 30, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Mar 15, 2023 |
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
4 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87048769 | SHARON PA | PA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86368609 | CANFIELD OH | OH | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 80745507 | US224 EAST AT US422 BYPASS | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a), 393.11 | No |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 80455294 | TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | Level 1 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 396.5B-L, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 79083300 | FRANKLIN | KY | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 78971654 | ON CARBON LIMESTONE RD AT ITS | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9(a), 390.21T(b), 393.75(c) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records