A P XPRESS INC
USDOT 3901228 • 1409 PENNY WAY, MADERA, CA, 93637
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-1437262 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | ON FILE | Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00030 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000002314-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2023 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIECA001746-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 4, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-01506 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00030 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002314-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIECA001746-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1437262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2025 |
| MC1437262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC1437262 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2023 |
| MC1437262 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 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
8 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 5 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW STANTON BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...024286 | A P XPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records