VISTA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3853380 • 5675 HICKORY PLACE DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45247
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02275200 | ON FILE | Mar 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10134337 | ON FILE | Mar 28, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0036895 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2002 | Jun 29, 2004 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02275200 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02275200 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2025 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02275200 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA960594161 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA960594161 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2023 | May 16, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA960594161 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2022 | Jan 30, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA957209140 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA957209140 | REPLACED | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10134337 | REPLACED | Mar 28, 2022 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10134337 | CANCELLED | Mar 28, 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10134337 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 28, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP103008618000 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF419414 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2004 | Jun 29, 2007 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0036895 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2002 | Jun 29, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 98 43 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2002 | Jun 29, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 98 43 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2001 | May 8, 2002 |
| FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPS0056682 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2000 | Jun 29, 2001 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTP204459 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 2000 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2146880697 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 1997 | Jun 29, 1998 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | I20178887 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 1997 | Aug 9, 1998 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ST002341 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 1996 | Jun 29, 1997 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST002341 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 1996 | Jul 18, 1997 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST002341 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 1996 | Jun 29, 1997 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST002341 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 1995 | Feb 1, 1996 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST002341 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 1995 | Jan 31, 1996 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-E42967 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1995 | Aug 24, 1995 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-E42967 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 1995 | Jun 29, 1995 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | SURETY | KO2754861 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 1991 | Mar 28, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02275200 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02275200 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02275200 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02275200 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA960594161 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10134337 | SURETY | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA960594161 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2023 | May 16, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10134337 | SURETY | Mar 29, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10134337 | SURETY | Mar 28, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA960594161 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2023 | Jan 30, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA957209140 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2022 | Sep 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA957209140 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| TRANSFER | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10134337 | SURETY | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | KO2754861 | SURETY | Mar 28, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103008618000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF419414 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036895 | CARGO | Jun 29, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036895 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2004 | Jun 29, 2004 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 98 43 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2002 | Jun 29, 2002 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 98 43 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2002 | May 8, 2002 |
| CANCEL | FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY | MPS0056682 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2001 | Jun 29, 2001 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP204459 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2000 | Jun 29, 2000 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | I20178887 | CARGO | Aug 9, 1998 | Aug 9, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2146880697 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002341 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 1997 | Jul 18, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002341 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 1997 | Jun 29, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002341 | CARGO | Jun 29, 1997 | Jun 29, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002341 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 1996 | Feb 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002341 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 1996 | Jan 31, 1996 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-E42967 | CARGO | Aug 24, 1995 | Aug 24, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-E42967 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 1995 | Jun 29, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-181456 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-181456 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-181456 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-181456 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-181456 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC181456 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2024 |
| MC181456 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 |
| MC181456 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 |
| MC181456 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2023 |
| MC181456 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC181456 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2022 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 2023 |
| MC181456 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2007 |
| MC181456 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2007 |
| MC181456 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2004 |
| MC181456 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 1995 | REVOKED | Nov 2, 2007 |
| MC181456 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Dec 18, 1990 | REVOKED | Jul 25, 2007 |
| MC181456 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Nov 12, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC181456 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Mar 9, 1988 | REVOKED | Jul 25, 2007 |
| MC181456 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1985 | REVOKED | Jul 25, 2007 |
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
5 states • 40 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 40 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 4 | 4 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 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:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | 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: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:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 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 (40 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ERLANGER (KENTON CO) | I 0075 | ...268322 | VISTA EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events