MIDNIGHT EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 4067512 • 21102 NORTHERN COLONY CT, KATY, TX, 77449
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1544575 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0004618-25 | ON FILE | May 10, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0004618-25 | REPLACED | May 10, 2025 | May 10, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA981091413 | REPLACED | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA981091413 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2024 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA970047255 | REPLACED | May 23, 2023 | May 10, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA970047255 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2023 | Jun 3, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0004618-25 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA981091413 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA981091413 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2025 | May 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0004618-25 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2025 | May 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA970047255 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA970047255 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1544575 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2026 |
| MC1544575 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 |
| MC1544575 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 30, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2024 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Nov 13, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86799845 | AVONDALE CO | CO | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.24 | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83355785 | 100 SPUR 10 | TX | Level 1 | TPHT SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.48A, 393.9, 396.3A1BOS | Yes |
| May 16, 2024 | 81658897 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE | TX | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.75(b), 393.78 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 81306209 | FRANKLIN COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| Dec 26, 2023 | 80521745 | CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | Level 2 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records