D D & S EXPRESS INC
USDOT 361802 • 185 HARRY S TRUMAN PARKWAY, ANNAPOLIS, MD, 21401
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTT 314154 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV 6166800 00 | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2015 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 0571825 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2016 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTT 308199 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 6166800 00 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2015 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SGA 3860100-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SGC 3860100-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SGC 3860100-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Dec 20, 2015 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SGA 3860100-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Dec 20, 2015 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGV 3860102-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 0571825 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 10, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV3860107 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Apr 20, 2013 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV3860107 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | 630-6096C027 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 0571825 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-9085M825-TIL-10 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2010 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2008 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2008 | Apr 20, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-9085M825-TIL-08 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2008 | Dec 30, 2010 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGT3006001 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2005 | Dec 30, 2008 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRT3006000 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2003 | Dec 30, 2008 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42 MS DD8734 42 | REPLACED | May 1, 2003 | Oct 15, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 42 MS DD8734 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1999 | Oct 15, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03800273 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1998 | May 3, 1999 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I20046946 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 1998 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 002 99 800 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 1996 | May 1, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTT 314154 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTT 308199 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 0571825 | SURETY | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 6166800 00 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 0571825 | SURETY | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 6166800 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | SGC 3860100-00 | CARGO | Dec 20, 2015 | Dec 20, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | SGA 3860100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2015 | Dec 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | SGC 3860100-00 | CARGO | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | SGA 3860100-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3860107 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGV 3860102-00 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 630-6096C027 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 0571825 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV3860107 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2013 | Apr 20, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | CARGO | Apr 20, 2013 | Apr 20, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-840-9085M825-TIL-10 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | CARGO | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6089C13A-TIL | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-840-9085M825-TIL-08 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2010 | Dec 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRT3006000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2008 | Dec 30, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CGT3006001 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2008 | Dec 30, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 42 MS DD8734 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2005 | Oct 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 42 MS DD8734 42 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2003 | Oct 15, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 002 99 800 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03800273 | CARGO | May 3, 1999 | May 3, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | I20046946 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1998 | Apr 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC326288 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC326288 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2015 |
| MC326288 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2015 |
| MC326288 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jul 13, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC326288 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 1999 |
| MC326288 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC326288 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 1997 | — | Unknown |
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
36 states • 285 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from latest 100 of 285 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (285 inspections)
Showing 50 of 285
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(LONOKE COUNTY) | I40 | ...NE1581 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEST MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...GZ1209 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 2, 2025 | OK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CROMWELL | I-40 EASTBOUND | ...969412 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN RIVER | I-80 MP 89.66 | ...828320 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | DENISON | POOL RD | ...VK3216 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| May 30, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASS (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 16 | ...841305 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...455059 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...224016 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 29, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WATERBURY | 84-W | ...M25244 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 28, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DAVIS | OK-7 | ...069697 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 16, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...AM1228 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | LOUDOUN COUNTY PARKWAY | ...847277 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 1, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH RIVER BORO | BRICK PLANT RD ** | ...790080 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 8, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...M25244 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S PULASKI RD | ...266897 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | COVINGTON | I 0075 | ...067139 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSE BUD | SH5 | ...265994 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| May 5, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRING TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...HF7761 | D D & S EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 18, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events