NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC
ROEBUCK, SC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3987257) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): YURIY CHINKO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3987257/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 20, 2026
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1494706ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 6.25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in ROEBUCK, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3987257. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Roebuck, SC. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (7) and FL (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.8% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 20 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 11.06 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88284541 | Jun 30, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLT, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87771652 | May 5, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 87746989 | May 2, 2026 | AL | 3 | ATHENS AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87504322 | Apr 6, 2026 | SC | 3 | GREENVILLE SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87417104 | Mar 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | RUSH TOWNSHIP PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24D-ELDPT, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| 87157960 | Feb 24, 2026 | GA | 3 | SAVANNAH GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86932106 | Jan 31, 2026 | SC | 3 | LYNCHBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85901330 | Sep 22, 2025 | GA | 3 | CARNESVILLE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85700816 | Sep 4, 2025 | FL | 3 | JASPER FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85345644 | Jul 28, 2025 | SC | 1 | PROSPERITY SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85271136 | Jul 21, 2025 | SC | 3 | ANDERSON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85087924 | Jun 30, 2025 | SC | 2 | CLINTON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84778535 | May 23, 2025 | SC | 3 | MARION SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84521181 | Apr 29, 2025 | MS | 3 | FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 84226199 | Mar 26, 2025 | SC | 3 | STARTEX SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 84002963 | Feb 25, 2025 | FL | 3 | ORLANDO FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP | No |
| 81927898 | Jun 19, 2024 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82745006 | Jun 18, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81912406 | Jun 18, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80779413 | Feb 3, 2024 | IA | 3 | I-80 WB MM 113 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80735619 | Jan 31, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 80662752 | Jan 22, 2024 | CA | 3 | CITRUS HEIGHTS CA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24 | No |
| 80449503 | Dec 9, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80161013 | Nov 11, 2023 | IA | 3 | I80 EB WILTON RA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22(g) | No |
| 79317842 | Jul 28, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025292174 | Oct 27, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2023 | MC1494706-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7901356 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 20, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300105060 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT539638001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Jan 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT539638001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT539638001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 539638001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 20, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 24, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 20, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 20, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 26, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATHENS AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CITRUS HEIGHTS CA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CARNESVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| SAVANNAH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I80 EB WILTON RA | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 WB MM 113 | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1494706
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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25 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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