MOONWEST EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3627815 • 7818 BRAEBURN VALLEY DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77074
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1241727 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | TCA-P001285-00 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA974574554 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TN-100138 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jul 13, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2022 | Jul 13, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140176523P2021 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2021 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03861301 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | TCA-P001285-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA974574554 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | TN-100138 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2022 | Jul 13, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2022 | Jan 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2022 | Jan 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140176523P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03861301 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1241727 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 |
| MC1241727 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2023 |
| MC1241727 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2022 |
| MC1241727 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2021 | — | 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
22 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (131 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 12 | 7 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 11 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 8 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR: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 | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C1I | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (44 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records