RAILING EXPRESS
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 28.6% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 7.70% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RAILING EXPRESS (USDOT 4034788) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 28.6% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 7.70% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4034788/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113384 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 30.77% | 23.08% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
RAILING EXPRESS had 13 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 46.2%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 7.0.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (7) and NJ (6).
46.2% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (13.6% of violations); top code 396.17(c) (Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Ford and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,384 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 6 | 4 | 66.7% | Jun 30, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 9 | |
| Isuzu | 9 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 0.77 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.29 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 7.06 | 7 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88283420 | Jun 30, 2026 | NJ | 1 | GERSHEL AVE @ CR552 |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87450254 | Mar 20, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.110B2II-C, 393.110B3-C, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86314266 | Nov 12, 2025 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85028669 | Jun 23, 2025 | NJ | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 391.41A-MCPVI, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.11A1-LLPL | Yes |
| 84962142 | Jun 13, 2025 | NJ | 2 | GSP NB 85 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 84750100 | May 20, 2025 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.102B-C | No |
| 84676037 | May 13, 2025 | PA | 1 | LOGAN TOWNSHIP NJ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB1-MC, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 84610943 | May 6, 2025 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 391.41APC, 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 83749647 | Jan 30, 2025 | NJ | 1 | nj-ace-mp-3.9 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83627492 | Jan 15, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 83154727 | Nov 13, 2024 | NJ | 1 | nj-54-/-73 |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.110B2II-C, 393.9A-LLPL, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 82854451 | Oct 3, 2024 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.17(c), 393.95(a)(1), 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 82678832 | Sep 17, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21T(b)(2), 390.21T(b)(1), 391.41(a) | No |
| 82200906 | Jul 23, 2024 | NJ | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.95(f), 393.9(a), 393.19 | No |
| 81900025 | Jun 17, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.11, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81499355 | Apr 30, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.78, 392.7(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80788216 | Feb 7, 2024 | DE | 3 | TOWNSEND DE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 80284434 | Nov 29, 2023 | NJ | 1 | nj-54-/-73 |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17(c), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 80195767 | Nov 16, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21(b) | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | 4 | 1 |
| TOWNSEND DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| GERSHEL AVE @ CR552 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GSP NB 85 | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| LOGAN TOWNSHIP NJ | PA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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