JOSEPH FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3824288 • 11700 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE APT819, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20904
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-1384896 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-MD-0002864-25 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-MD-0002864-24 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2024 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-MD-0002864-24 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Sep 7, 2024 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-MD-0002864-24 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA956247274 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-MD-0002864-25 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-MD-0002864-24 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-MD-0002864-24 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2024 | Sep 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-MD-0002864-24 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA956247274 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1384896 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2026 |
| MC1384896 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2025 |
| MC1384896 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC1384896 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 |
| MC1384896 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2024 |
| MC1384896 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2023 |
| MC1384896 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STC | Steering - Cracked steering component other than steering column | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R1 - IR15/JEAN | ...LR1450 | JOSEPH FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 15, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | U040 | ...HF1896 | JOSEPH FREIGHT EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records