SPOTWAY EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3841849 • 5645 LITTLE BEN CIR UNIT D, COLUMBUS, OH, 43231
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-1397415 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 24, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04007 | ON FILE | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-596293-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA962214195 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA962214195 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA962203626 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04007 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-596293-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA962214195 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA962214195 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA962203626 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1397415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC1397415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 24, 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 • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 |
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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87341271 | WEST HARRISON IN | IN | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 87258796 | BRECKSVILLE OH | OH | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 87242037 | LONDON | KY | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86181335 | MONROE SCALE S/B | MI | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 84422695 | RICHMOND IN | IN | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 82289083 | IR 70 MILEPOST 178 | OH | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 82071245 | LONDON | KY | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.47(e), 392.2, 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 81829897 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 15, 2024 | 81631242 | FINDLAY SCALES | OH | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80877214 | LOMA CO | CO | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 83970708 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 80506150 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.47E, 383.23A2, 393.45UV | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records