- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 52 days (since Mar 26, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
REL EXPRESS LLC
REL EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MERCED, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3715693. 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 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 16 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.
REL EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, based in Merced, CA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (13) and NV (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.8% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Trao, and Fontaine 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 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 19, 2023 to Jan 9, 2024 (265 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 18, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023 (51 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 8, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025 (2 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 12 | 4 | 33.3% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Trail-Eze | 3 | |
| Drago | 1 | |
| Easu | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| Font | 1 | |
| Grea | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Tnsc | 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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87674335 | Apr 22, 2026 | NV | 2 | IR80 / WA 6 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 8A1-HOSP, 9A-LTSI, 23-LEU | Yes |
| 87551326 | Apr 9, 2026 | NV | 2 | CHECKSITE - GARSON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 392.2-SLL, 396.9D2-FTF, 395.8F1-HOSM | No |
| 87251238 | Mar 9, 2026 | OK | 2 | EL RENO SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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22 | 396.5A-HNL, 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87069213 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.7A-D | No |
| 86878500 | Jan 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | US-395 NOF LA MESA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E | No |
| 86679895 | Dec 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | MADERA AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75B-TFV | No |
| 86378404 | Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 2 | MERCED AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLED, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 86133871 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | SR-4 AT BYRON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 393.9A-LIL, 396.5B-L | No |
| 85353066 | Jul 28, 2025 | CA | 5 | MERCED |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84647479 | May 9, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16AD | No |
| 84409753 | Apr 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 82959595 | Oct 18, 2024 | CA | 2 | VISALIA AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Yes |
| 82750865 | Sep 23, 2024 | CA | 2 | MERCED AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.110(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82697481 | Sep 17, 2024 | CA | 2 | MERCED AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82450513 | Aug 19, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81450980 | Apr 24, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.75(c) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | MC1363410-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Mar 21, 2022 | MC1363410-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05427 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05427 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05427 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05427 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 8, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025 | |||||
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0022521-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2024 | Dec 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0022521-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 51 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 18, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023 | |||||
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Jul 15, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Sep 15, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Mar 17, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Feb 16, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Apr 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Oct 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASD004215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0016707-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0016707-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0016707-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 4, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Dec 8, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 10, 2025)
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Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jan 9, 2024
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Oct 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 51 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 8, 2023)
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Sep 15, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 15, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 19, 2023
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Apr 19, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 19, 2023authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 265 days (through Jan 9, 2024)
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Apr 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 17, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2023
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Feb 16, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2023
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Dec 8, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Dec 2, 2022
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Mar 16, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 11, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCED AREA | CA | 3 | 2 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MERCED | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-4 AT BYRON | CA | 1 | 0 |
| US-395 NOF LA MESA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| VISALIA AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CHECKSITE - GARSON | NV | 1 | 0 |
| IR80 / WA 6 | NV | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1363410
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify REL EXPRESS LLC
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- 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.
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