IS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3936810 • 65 HICK AVENUE UNIT 21, MERIDEN, CT, 06450
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1460814 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA988711170 | ON FILE | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA988711170 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9647535806 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA961656782 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2022 | Sep 16, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA988711170 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9647535806 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA988711170 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA961656782 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1460814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 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
3 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87259551 | ALBANY NY | NY | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 87110462 | EAST LYME | CT | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.95A4-EENA | Yes |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 86523353 | WEST HARTFORD | CT | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 86436376 | ENFIELD | CT | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2-SLLLR, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 85888841 | RT 91 SPRINGFIELD | MA | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85835034 | EAST CHATHAM NY | NY | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 83820127 | NEW HAVEN | CT | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.11A1-LCL | No |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 79879785 | Roadside | CT | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.82A1, 393.81, 393.95A | No |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 79802323 | H-DEERFIELD | MA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.9(a), 391.41(a), 393.19 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records