SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 365516 • DBA: SME • 1140 SUNCAST LANE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA, 95762
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SME 8197000-00 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000996616 | ON FILE | Oct 30, 2016 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SF05TPT445941 | ON FILE | Jun 26, 2005 | Apr 30, 2015 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SME 8197001-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000996616 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TRJ-CAP-6A050869-TIL-13 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TRJ-840-6A050869-TIL-13 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SME 8197000-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SME 8197000-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 17, 2013 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 163511 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 163511 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2011 | Feb 19, 2012 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 163511 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2010 | Feb 27, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK8298289-05 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2008 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8752299 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK829828900 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2003 | Oct 14, 2006 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK829828900 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 8298289-00 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 14, 2008 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 163511 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2003 | Mar 17, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | R203650/001 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2002 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100251 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100251 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2001 | Jan 19, 2004 |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SURETY | 6101976 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2001 | Jan 17, 2003 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AHZ 4593046 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 14, 2001 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-431D8808-TIL-00 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | QL1-J61-006-66-078 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 1998 | Jan 17, 2001 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K0116100606606 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 1997 | Jan 18, 2001 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT716100606603 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1997 | Dec 14, 2000 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SK2835784 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1996 | Dec 14, 1997 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP10001326 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 1995 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 54604 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1995 | Dec 14, 1997 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP10001326 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1995 | Dec 14, 1996 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259 00 65 70 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 1994 | Jan 26, 1996 |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 36218399 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1994 | Dec 14, 1995 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | 6208859 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 1994 | Jan 29, 1995 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | SURETY | 74-0130-10021-94-7 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 1994 | Jan 17, 1998 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | M3935872000 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 1993 | Dec 14, 1994 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SME 8197001-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000996616 | SURETY | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TRJ-840-6A050869-TIL-13 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SME 8197000-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000996616 | SURETY | Oct 30, 2016 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | SF05TPT445941 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 163511 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SME 8197000-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2013 | Aug 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TRJ-CAP-6A050869-TIL-13 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | SME 8197000-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK8298289-05 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 163511 | SURETY | Feb 19, 2012 | Feb 19, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 163511 | SURETY | Feb 27, 2011 | Feb 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 163511 | SURETY | Mar 17, 2010 | Mar 17, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 8298289-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2008 | Dec 14, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK829828900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2006 | Oct 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8752299 | CARGO | Jul 30, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100251 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2004 | Jan 19, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | R203650/001 | CARGO | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100251 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK829828900 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| CANCEL | SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 6101976 | SURETY | Jan 17, 2003 | Jan 17, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-431D8808-TIL-00 | CARGO | Dec 14, 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AHZ 4593046 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2001 | Dec 14, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K0116100606606 | CARGO | Jan 18, 2001 | Jan 18, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | QL1-J61-006-66-078 | SURETY | Jan 17, 2001 | Jan 17, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT716100606603 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 14, 2000 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 74-0130-10021-94-7 | SURETY | Jan 17, 1998 | Jan 17, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | SK2835784 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 1997 | Dec 14, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 54604 | CARGO | Dec 14, 1997 | Dec 14, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP10001326 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 1997 | Jan 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP10001326 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 1996 | Dec 14, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259 00 65 70 | CARGO | Jan 26, 1996 | Jan 26, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 36218399 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 1995 | Dec 14, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | 6208859 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 1995 | Jan 29, 1995 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | M3935872000 | CARGO | Dec 14, 1994 | Dec 14, 1994 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-207234 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-207234 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (22 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2016 |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2013 |
| MC207234 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2013 |
| MC207234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2013 |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2012 |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2011 |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2010 |
| MC207234 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 6, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC207234 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 6, 2004 | REVOKED | Aug 9, 2004 |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2003 |
| MC207234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2001 |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 1998 |
| MC207234 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC207234 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 9, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC207234 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC207234 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 1988 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2004 |
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
8 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (27 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | I-90 | MM403 US I-90 | ...269986 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 1, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN FRANCISCO | BROADWAY/BATTERY ST | ...270005 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN CENTER | ISTH 94 | ...491305 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 20, 2022 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBUQUERQUE | I 25 SOUTH-BD FW & AVENIDA CESAR CHAVEZ | ...F80143 | SME |
| Aug 29, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLEVUE | I-405*011.00 | ...235886 | SME |
| Apr 8, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FONTANA | RT 10 / 1000 FT W OF CITRUS AV | ...196301 | SME |
| Jan 31, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANTA FE SPRINGS | RT 605 SB/1000ft S of TELEGRAPH RD | ...HY3730 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LONG BEACH | E CARSON ST/824ft W of N BELLFLOWER BL | ...235880 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 22, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EL PASO | W 11301 GATEWAY BLVD | ...410027 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 26, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | ROSENDALE | MNTH 60 | ...410020 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...369326 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | REDLANDS | RT10 EB/1100ft W UNIVERSITY ST | ...301768 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| May 6, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10 NONCARD@M050 | ...269985 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 27, 2021 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/4462ft S RT12 | ...447023 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 11, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | RT80/.5m E NORTHGATE BL | ...235893 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 26, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 23900 INTERSTATE 45 | ...337901 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | TX | FATAL | 6 | 86 | FORT WORTH | 2600 NOT REPORTED | ...742670 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 22, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROOKLYN PARK | BROOKLYN BLVD | ...5CN547 | SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 14, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2020 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
64 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 64 events