ZAB EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3784831 • 8308 MYRTLE LN APT B, LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH, 45044
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1356216 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 13, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | BIPD/Primary | S-LHMI2405-00 | ON FILE | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | BIPD/Primary | S-LHMI2405-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA986418017 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA986418017 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-968183-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-968183-00 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA971527355 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA971527355 | CANCELLED | Jul 14, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA962178227 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2022 | Jul 13, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI2405-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | S-LHMI2405-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA986418017 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA986418017 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-968183-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-968183-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA971527355 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA971527355 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA962178227 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1356216 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1356216 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2025 |
| MC1356216 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 |
| MC1356216 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2023 |
| MC1356216 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC1356216 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 22, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1356216 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 2022 | REVOKED | Jun 5, 2023 |
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
19 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | US-321 | ...272003 | ZAB EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 29, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | No city county crash | INTERSTATE 80 WESTBOUND MILE M | ...219288 | ZAB EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records