- Common authority is currently revoked as of Apr 8, 2024 · Docket MC1233300.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 786 days (since Mar 30, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
NBS EXPRESS CANADA LTD
Uninsured since Mar 30, 2024
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NBS EXPRESS CANADA LTD is a motor carrier based in BRAMPTON, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3615813. 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 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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.
NBS EXPRESS CANADA LTD is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Brampton, ON. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% 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.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 800% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (8) and MI (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (66.7% of violations); top code 395.3A2-HOSPD (HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
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Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 106,936 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 8, 2024 to Nov 15, 2024 (221 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Stoughton | 4 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87498397 | Apr 3, 2026 | NY | 1 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87212127 | Mar 2, 2026 | NY | 2 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86834725 | Jan 17, 2026 | NY | 3 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86524093 | Dec 3, 2025 | NY | 2 | BATAVIA NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95F, 395.24 | No |
| 86333780 | Nov 10, 2025 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8E1PC, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85516188 | Aug 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | CAMPBELL NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.60E, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 85274732 | Jul 18, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 85227568 | Jul 9, 2025 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84300071 | Mar 27, 2025 | NY | 3 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | No |
| 78620144 | May 12, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-i75-nb-at-w.-grand-blvd |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | MC1233300 | Common | REVOKED | Apr 8, 2024 |
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2024 | MC1233300-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 23, 2022 | MC1233300-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CFA06546128 | 91X | Nov 7, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7L8504202 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2022 | Mar 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 15, 2024
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Apr 8, 2024
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Apr 8, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 8, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 221 days (through Nov 15, 2024)
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Mar 30, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISTON NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| BUFFALO NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| BATAVIA NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| CAMPBELL NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1233300
Common · REVOKED · MC
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How to verify NBS EXPRESS CANADA LTD
- 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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