SAHARA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3847070 • 1523 W NIGEL WAY, WEST VALLEY, UT, 84119
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1401014 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04356 | ON FILE | Aug 7, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04356 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04356 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04356 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-04356 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS129578 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS129578 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS129578 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS125863 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065209 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065209 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1065209 | CANCELLED | Aug 15, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04356 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04356 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04356 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04356 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04356 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS129578 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS129578 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS129578 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS125863 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2024 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065209 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065209 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1065209 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1401014 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2025 |
| MC1401014 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2025 |
| MC1401014 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC1401014 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 |
| MC1401014 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2023 |
| MC1401014 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 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
10 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.19TA | 390.19TA | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87270949 | LAYTON UT | UT | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 86204256 | HAHIRA GA | GA | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 85261346 | PERRY UT | UT | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85188655 | I80EB, MM 155 | IA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.60C, 392.9A2, 393.203E | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85168719 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL, 390.19TA | Yes |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 85140566 | WEST RD @ I-75 | MI | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.16AD, 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.19TA | Yes |
| May 30, 2025 | 84836259 | I-74 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 2, 2025 | 84093545 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 83870058 | ROADSIDE | NJ | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8F1-HOSM | No |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 80257102 | Roadside | WY | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 78881924 | HAUGAN SCALE | MT | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLCREEK | I-80, at - 3 Feet N of I-80 | ...GH2590 | SAHARA EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records