BCS EXPRESS LLC
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 · 217 days Sep 26, 2025 → May 1, 2026
- 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 — BCS EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4042354) 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): CRYSTAL M SIMIOLI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 217 days — Sep 26, 2025 → May 1, 2026 • 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 — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4042354/ As of: Jul 19, 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.
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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 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132148 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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCPolicy effective May 1, 2026
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1529954ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 26.67% | — |
| 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
BCS EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4042354. 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 8 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
BCS EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 8 drivers, based in Bullhead City, AZ. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 233% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and AZ (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (35.0% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,148 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 26, 2025 to May 1, 2026 (217 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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| California (CA) | 9 | 5 | 55.6% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Ftl | 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 | 2 | — | 1.61 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 2.61 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 3.33 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 7.72 | 8 | — | 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 (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88346711 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.20BELDNV | No |
| 88164939 | Jun 15, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11B-CSLRR, 393.11B-CSURR, 393.11B-CSSRR | No |
| 87934364 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 87879811 | May 15, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.9A-LCL, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| 87674792 | Apr 21, 2026 | NV | 3 | MM 25 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 21TB2-DOT, 21TE-LCMVINFO | No |
| 87159456 | Feb 25, 2026 | AZ | 3 | EHRENBERG AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.11B4, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86839282 | Jan 19, 2026 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24D | No |
| 86184895 | Oct 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-cvef-jpoe |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 390.21TC-MC, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 86111711 | Oct 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207A-STBW, 396.5B-HWSL | Yes |
| 85911327 | Sep 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-conejo-if-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
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4 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LCL, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 85893980 | Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-us-101-n/b-conejo-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85806286 | Sep 16, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-n/b-sr-99-jno-sr-119 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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17 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 85783529 | Sep 11, 2025 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85743594 | Sep 9, 2025 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 83318956 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81087028 | Mar 12, 2024 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECK SITE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79689900 | Sep 4, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79588668 | Sep 4, 2023 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.201(a), 393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0009821641 | Jun 13, 2025 | CA | 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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| May 23, 2023 | MC1529954-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 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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| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-290340-00 | 91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-290340-00 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 217 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 26, 2025 to May 1, 2026 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995969726 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995969726 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-42-3-244541 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZD-108738-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Sep 26, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 26, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 217 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 1, 2026)
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Jul 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 14, 2025
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Apr 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 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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| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 2 | 2 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| MM 25 | NV | 1 | 0 |
| SLOAN CHECK SITE | NV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Defective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1529954
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
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18 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify BCS EXPRESS LLC
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- 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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