SAHARA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 3847070 • 1523 W NIGEL WAY, WEST VALLEY, UT, 84119

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,847,070
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8014030259
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
300,000
Physical Address
1523 W NIGEL WAY, WEST VALLEY, UT, 84119
Mailing Address
PO BOX 25143, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84125
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 7, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1401014ACTIVEUnknownJul 17, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04356ON FILEAug 7, 2025Feb 14, 2026

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04356REPLACEDJul 16, 2025Aug 7, 2025
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04356CANCELLEDJul 16, 2025Sep 9, 2025
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04356REPLACEDFeb 14, 2025Jul 16, 2025
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLCA-1926-04356CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2025Aug 12, 2025
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS129578CANCELLEDAug 13, 2024Feb 14, 2025
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS129578CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2024Aug 16, 2024
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS129578REPLACEDFeb 14, 2024Aug 13, 2024
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS125863CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2023Feb 14, 2024
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKMC1065209CANCELLEDAug 15, 2022Nov 29, 2022
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKMC1065209REPLACEDAug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKMC1065209CANCELLEDAug 15, 2022Feb 14, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04356BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2026Feb 14, 2026
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04356BIPD/PrimarySep 9, 2025Sep 9, 2025
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04356BIPD/PrimaryAug 12, 2025Aug 12, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04356BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYFLCA-1926-04356BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 2025Jul 16, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS129578BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2025Feb 14, 2025
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS129578BIPD/PrimaryAug 16, 2024Aug 16, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS129578BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2024Aug 13, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS125863BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2024Feb 14, 2024
CANCELAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYKMC1065209BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2023Feb 14, 2023
TERM/CANCLAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYKMC1065209BIPD/PrimaryNov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
TERM/REPLAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYKMC1065209BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1401014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 16, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 17, 2025
MC1401014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 21, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2025
MC1401014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 22, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2024
MC1401014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 18, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2024
MC1401014COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 18, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 15, 2023
MC1401014MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 25, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
53%
Unsafe Driving
87%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
30
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.2%
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
4
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states11 inspections

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.19TA390.19TA20General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.73vs nat'l 1.80
+0.93 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 33.3% OOS
2025-022026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 3, 2022UTTOW00MILLCREEKI-80, at - 3 Feet N of I-80...GH2590SAHARA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 14, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 12, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 17, 2025
Authority
Jul 16, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 29, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in UT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026