CALDERON EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3859751 • 702 6TH ST SE, ALTOONA, IA, 50009
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-1409598 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04420380 | ON FILE | May 3, 2022 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04420380 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2022 | Mar 10, 2026 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04420380 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04420380 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1409598 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 6, 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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 8 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | 87498052 | Roadside | MO | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86798010 | BUSHNELL FL | FL | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75A2-TAOBB, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86381782 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 85684721 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 83956016 | I20 EASTBOUND | MS | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 83808707 | OLIVE BRANCH/INBOUND SCALES | MS | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 81916198 | HAZEL GREEN WI | WI | Level 1 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 15 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.11(a)(1), 393.55(c)(1) | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 80844047 | GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 | ...BH9512 | CALDERON EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records