CHRIS EXPRESS LLC
LAREDO, TX
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 — CHRIS EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4008874) 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): ERIKA AVILA (Company officer); ERIKA AVILA (Company officer 2) 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 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4008874/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 4.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 16, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1508835ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 40 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
CHRIS EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4008874. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 40 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.7%. 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.
CHRIS EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Laredo, TX. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (6) and CA (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (65.2% of violations); top code 393.45DLUV (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Kenworth, Wabash National, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 31, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 31, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 29 | |
| Wabash National | 20 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Utim | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Astro Mobi | 1 | |
| Atro | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.47 | 1 | — | 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 (40 rows) View all 40 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87582396 | Apr 14, 2026 | US | 2 | LAREDO TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 24 | No |
| 87398933 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87463605 | Dec 6, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E | No |
| 86403403 | Nov 23, 2025 | NM | 1 | NM |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45DLUV | No |
| 86234048 | Nov 1, 2025 | MS | 2 | MOSS POINT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86133686 | Oct 22, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 392.2-SLLED, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 85995504 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85910767 | Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85652576 | Sep 1, 2025 | AL | 3 | BIRMINGHAM AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85658439 | Aug 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78, 393.95F | No |
| 84833360 | May 31, 2025 | LA | 3 | LACOMBE LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 87077460 | Apr 26, 2025 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84432224 | Apr 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 NB MM 59 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83798514 | Feb 4, 2025 | MS | 3 | GULFPORT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83367606 | Dec 2, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83114135 | Nov 7, 2024 | LA | 3 | LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83084862 | Nov 3, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82870914 | Oct 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | US281 SB US281 SB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.78, 393.60(d) | No |
| 81976531 | Jun 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81989072 | Jun 22, 2024 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55(e), 393.11(a)(1), 393.78(a) | No |
| 81740180 | May 28, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.48(a), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81454421 | Apr 25, 2024 | KY | 3 | FRANKLIN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11(b)(4), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81077973 | Mar 4, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95(b) | No |
| 81014270 | Mar 2, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24(d) | No |
| 80742875 | Jan 31, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2023 | MC1508835-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020875-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003723 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 16, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10100401 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA966343656 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 16, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Feb 23, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 10 | 1 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| BIRMINGHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| RIVERSIDE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1508835
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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How to verify CHRIS 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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