- Common (Property) authority is currently revoked as of Jun 2, 2025 · Docket MC1233575.
NATION EXPRESS LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY
NATION EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3616215. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NATION EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Louisville, KY. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (2) and TN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.3% of violations); top code 396.3A1-BALAC (Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 25, 2025 to Jun 2, 2025 (8 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87261259 | Mar 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | FRANKFORT |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 86347637 | Nov 12, 2025 | IN | 3 | PERU IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84486637 | Apr 22, 2025 | OH | 1 | VAN WERT OH |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.45A-BHTBS, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 83938599 | Feb 20, 2025 | OH | 1 | TROTWOOD OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 83713798 | Jan 26, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82858571 | Oct 7, 2024 | MI | 2 | I-75 NB AT 5 MM |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82188713 | Jul 20, 2024 | NJ | 3 | INTERSTATE 287 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80235654 | Nov 27, 2023 | KY | 2 | SHEPHERDSVILLE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0256035779 | Feb 20, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | MC1233575 | Common (Property) | REVOKED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | MC1233575-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jun 1, 2021 | MC1233575-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3170228-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 8 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 25, 2025 to Jun 2, 2025 | |||||
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1963712 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1963712 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1963712 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2022 | May 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 46865 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 20, 2025
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Jun 2, 2025
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Jun 2, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 25, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 8 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 2, 2025)
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May 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 2024
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May 25, 2023
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May 25, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERU IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKFORT | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SHEPHERDSVILLE | KY | 1 | 1 |
| I-75 NB AT 5 MM | MI | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 287 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| TROTWOOD OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| VAN WERT OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1233575
Common (Property) · REVOKED · MC
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify NATION 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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About FMCSA carrier records
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