ARU EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3813233 • 22227 WAVE HILL LN, RICHMOND, TX, 77469
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-1376990 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 27, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4996484101 | ON FILE | Dec 9, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4996484101 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4996484101 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0079192 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM000614 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1953268 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4996484101 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4996484101 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4996484101 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0079192 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CAM000614 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1953268 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1376990 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2026 |
| MC1376990 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2023 |
| MC1376990 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2022 | — | Unknown |
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
6 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86738327 | I57 NB | IL | Level 3 | WABA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 86383192 | HANCOCK COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.11A1-LTNRV | No |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 86199608 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE | TX | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.48A, 393.11TU, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 85647919 | CROWLEY LA | LA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.24 | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 84004994 | REECE CITY, AL | AL | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 395.8E, 393.9, 393.95A | No |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 81214981 | SAINT CLAIR MO | MO | Level 2 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | IH 10 | ...FJ7025 | ARU EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records