MSA EXPRESS INC
DEARBORN, MI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MSA EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3664916) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): SARA S MOHAMMED (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3664916/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281701 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 4, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1268564ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 35.71% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MSA EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in DEARBORN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3664916. 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 1 driver, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MSA EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, based in Dearborn, MI. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and CO (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Fontaine, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 22, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Fontaine | 9 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Fntn | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.07 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 9.58 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 18.43 | 18 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86990126 | Feb 4, 2026 | UT | 1 | LAKETOWN UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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23 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86379607 | Nov 19, 2025 | ND | 2 | MANDAN ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 86264045 | Nov 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-durham-county,-i-85-south |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85129445 | Jul 3, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-033---williamsville---i-55-s/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85125033 | Jun 30, 2025 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84908103 | Jun 8, 2025 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.104B-C | No |
| 84218987 | Mar 24, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84275661 | Mar 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | FM54 NB SVC RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.110B, 393.9, 393.75C | Yes |
| 83511771 | Dec 31, 2024 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83466009 | Dec 12, 2024 | IA | 3 | WB HWY 34 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82855815 | Oct 8, 2024 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| 82427779 | Aug 15, 2024 | CA | 1 | NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45, 396.3(a)(1), 393.104(b) | Yes |
| 82283783 | Aug 1, 2024 | SD | 2 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.209(e), 395.3(a)(2) | No |
| 82275496 | Aug 1, 2024 | SD | 2 | BELLE FOURCHE SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.104(f)(3) | No |
| 81866898 | Jun 11, 2024 | MI | 1 | EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.110(b), 393.75(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE0225019945 | Jun 2, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
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| Jul 15, 2021 | MC1268564-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN417876 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0004287 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0736405 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00394733 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 299376001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3858511 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 27, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 03858511 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 13, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03858511 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 13, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Mar 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Mar 4, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 23, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 27, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 15, 2021
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Jul 13, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WB HWY 34 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| EB | MI | 1 | 1 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| MANDAN ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| BELLE FOURCHE SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 1 | 1 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1268564
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC
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