- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 465 days (since Apr 10, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
ARA EXPRESS LLC
MELVINDALE, MI
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 465 days (since Apr 10, 2025).
- Prior insurance gap · 430 days Sep 23, 2022 → Nov 27, 2023
- Common (Property) gap · 470 days Inactive Aug 18, 2022 → reinstated Dec 1, 2023
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ARA EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3758096) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ABDULRAHMAN MUSSA (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 465 days (since Apr 10, 2025). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 430 days — Sep 23, 2022 → Nov 27, 2023 • Common (Property) gap · 470 days — Inactive Aug 18, 2022 → reinstated Dec 1, 2023 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3758096/ As of: Jul 19, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Apr 10, 2025.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 18.8% vs peer median 17.8% (worse). n=4637 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: Do not book.
Shared-address cluster
Chameleon watch →Other USDOTs that share address or phone attributes in a suspected successor cluster. Heuristic signal — not a fraud determination.
- ARAA EXPRESS LLC USDOT 4314965 successor
Uninsured since Apr 10, 2025
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 182 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 58 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.91% | — |
| 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
ARA EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MELVINDALE, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3758096. 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 190 power units and 140 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.8%. 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.
ARA EXPRESS LLC is a large fleet, operating 190 power units and 140 drivers, based in Melvindale, MI. Across 58 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.3% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
58 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (22) and MI (22), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.9% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 190 power units (large fleet) and 140 drivers; Volvo, Hyundai Translead, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,637 ACTIVE carriers operating 95–285 power units (±50% of this carrier's 190 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 18, 2022 to Dec 1, 2023 (470 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 23, 2022 to Nov 27, 2023 (430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 22 | 3 | 13.6% | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 2, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 22, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 34 | |
| Freightliner | 20 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 20 | |
| Stoughton | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | — | 0.81 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 4.50 | 5 | — | 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 (58 rows) View all 58 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86443648 | Nov 27, 2025 | MI | 1 | MONROE INSP BUILDING |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86396102 | Nov 20, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86362703 | Nov 19, 2025 | MI | 3 | I 75 SB 1MM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86369340 | Nov 17, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86321606 | Nov 13, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-i-94-e/b-@-concord-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86327236 | Nov 12, 2025 | IN | 3 | RICHMOND IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86307764 | Nov 11, 2025 | OH | 3 | MARION OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86306761 | Nov 11, 2025 | OH | 3 | NEVADA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.16AD, 392.2-INAT | No |
| 86275530 | Nov 8, 2025 | OH | 2 | SWANTON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 86276373 | Nov 5, 2025 | IN | 3 | WARREN IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86258321 | Nov 5, 2025 | OH | 1 | HARRISON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86256173 | Nov 4, 2025 | MI | 1 | 28 MILE RD |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 86239859 | Nov 3, 2025 | OH | 3 | MONROE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86244738 | Nov 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-90 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86130757 | Oct 21, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-sb-i-75-@-mm18 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86119072 | Oct 21, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 86052399 | Oct 13, 2025 | OH | 3 | CAREY OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86016578 | Oct 10, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85918370 | Sep 29, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.95A3, 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 85868333 | Sep 20, 2025 | MI | 1 | MONROE INSP BUILDING |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 85829980 | Sep 18, 2025 | OH | 2 | HEBRON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85819855 | Sep 16, 2025 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLML, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85849424 | Sep 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85796125 | Sep 15, 2025 | OH | 2 | RICHFIELD OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 85790644 | Sep 14, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-eb-m-14-@-pontiac-trail |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003646771 | Nov 10, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA509192400X | Oct 16, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003393540 | Dec 12, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400183886 | Nov 22, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003350388 | Nov 9, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1336762 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2023 | MC1336762-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 18, 2022 | MC1336762-C | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Feb 3, 2022 | MC1336762-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21256910007 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT12683A | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 27, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 430 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 23, 2022 to Nov 27, 2023 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04312831 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 28, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 20, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 10, 2026insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2025
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Apr 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 23, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 23, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 430 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 27, 2023)
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Aug 18, 2022
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Aug 18, 2022authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 470 days (through Dec 1, 2023)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARION OH | OH | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 3 | 1 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| MONROE INSP BUILDING | MI | 2 | 1 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-90 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| HEBRON | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1336762
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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58 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify ARA EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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