- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 130 days (since Jan 7, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BUSTALE EXPRESS LLC
BUSTALE EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3763279. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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.
BUSTALE EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Louisville, KY. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (3) and LA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.3% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Utility 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 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Morelos (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 8, 2025 |
| Sinaloa (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 2, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 3 |
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 (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87558980 | Apr 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | SHEPHERDSVILLE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 86749643 | Jan 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86369168 | Nov 20, 2025 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86218066 | Nov 2, 2025 | AL | 2 | COTTONDALE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85802278 | Sep 16, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85777660 | Sep 11, 2025 | MS | 3 | COPIAH COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85088256 | Jun 30, 2025 | LA | 3 | DENHAM SPRINGS LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 84857712 | May 28, 2025 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
15 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84449572 | Apr 15, 2025 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.9A-LIL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84116085 | Mar 8, 2025 | MO | 2 | ST CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83509907 | Jan 1, 2025 | AR | 2 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60C, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 83374520 | Dec 10, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 83372067 | Dec 9, 2024 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | No |
| 82810718 | Oct 2, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 82410307 | Aug 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 387.303(b)(4) | No |
| 82293364 | Jul 29, 2024 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80928956 | Feb 22, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-sumner-county---191 |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80699118 | Jan 26, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn) |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80254915 | Nov 27, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-rapids-dr-nb-@-68th-st |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.22(h)(2) | No |
| 79673681 | Sep 14, 2023 | MS | 2 | OLIVE BRANCH SCALE US 78 EAST |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2025561579 | Oct 14, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | MC1340612-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN392052 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN392052 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Jan 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989684 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1989684 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936816 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936816 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936816 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936816 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 26, 2025
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Dec 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 29, 2024
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Dec 29, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2023
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Dec 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2022
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Dec 8, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| COTTONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| SHEPHERDSVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| DENHAM SPRINGS LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| ST CLAIR MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| COPIAH COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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