ABS EXPRESS INC
SOUTH LEBANON, OH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 329 days Sep 30, 2024 → Aug 25, 2025
- 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 — ABS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 4021946) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 329 days — Sep 30, 2024 → Aug 25, 2025 • 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 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4021946/ 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 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.6% (better). n=41137 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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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 25, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1517239ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 24 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 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
ABS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SOUTH LEBANON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4021946. 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 25 power units and 25 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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.
ABS EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers, based in South Lebanon, OH. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.5% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 950% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (4) and CA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (41.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 41,137 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 30, 2024 to Aug 25, 2025 (329 days)
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 |
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| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 31, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 17, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Volvo | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hylander-U | 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 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.05 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | 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 (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 83212197 | Nov 17, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 83252632 | Nov 11, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.71H | No |
| 82814986 | Oct 2, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82812909 | Oct 1, 2024 | MO | 3 | SAINT CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.24, 390.17 | No |
| 82801939 | Oct 1, 2024 | MO | 2 | STRAFFORD MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82804648 | Sep 30, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82643299 | Sep 11, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82622081 | Sep 9, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82565189 | Aug 31, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82336171 | Aug 7, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-i40-40mm-e/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82229834 | Jul 25, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESESRT HILL ENFORCEMENT FACIL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82225853 | Jul 25, 2024 | KY | 3 | CAMPBELLSVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82203222 | Jul 23, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82192318 | Jul 21, 2024 | IA | 3 | WB I-80 104MM EARLHAM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 82190976 | Jul 21, 2024 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 82170237 | Jul 16, 2024 | CO | 3 | WALSENBURG CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 82000748 | Jun 30, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82048698 | Jun 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-mtn.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82013449 | Jun 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82105311 | Jun 18, 2024 | IL | 3 | 70 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81638086 | May 12, 2024 | IN | 3 | CLOVERDALE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 82337088 | Mar 18, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-i-57/70 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80966255 | Feb 22, 2024 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA508070700X | Sep 5, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8552502490 | Sep 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024544652 | Jul 27, 2024 | AR | 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 | |
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| Mar 9, 2023 | MC1517239-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 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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| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300065481 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 329 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 30, 2024 to Aug 25, 2025 | ||||||
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300065481 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 25, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA960989318 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 3, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA960989318 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 3, 2023 | Sep 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 30, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 329 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 25, 2025)
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Aug 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 9, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESESRT HILL ENFORCEMENT FACIL | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| WALSENBURG CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WB I-80 104MM EARLHAM | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CLOVERDALE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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23 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify ABS EXPRESS INC
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- 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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