GALAAL EXPRESS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- 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 — GALAAL EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4100429) 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): ALI MOHAMED ADEN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4100429/ As of: Jul 20, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281616 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
1 active liability policy
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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InsurancePROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 9, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1564046ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 8.33% | — |
| 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
GALAAL EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in URBANDALE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4100429. 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 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
GALAAL EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Urbandale, IA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (3) and IA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 395.3A2-HOSPDIT (HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time) cited 2 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,616 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
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| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 22, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Vanguard | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Vang | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 3.45 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.98 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 9.83 | 10 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88168088 | Jun 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86461529 | Nov 30, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0635-in-dallas-co.-(0-35) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45DLUV, 393.95A | Yes |
| 86443124 | Nov 30, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24C2III, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 86400020 | Nov 22, 2025 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E1PC-OOS | Yes |
| 86025938 | Sep 25, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85121975 | Jul 2, 2025 | MO | 2 | EASTON MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 85028409 | Jun 23, 2025 | AL | 3 | HAYDEN AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85019604 | Jun 20, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-coffey-county---031 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22H3-ELDMF, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| 84456873 | Apr 18, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 395.24C2III | No |
| 83901100 | Feb 12, 2025 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83655458 | Jan 21, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| 82978423 | Oct 22, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-017---brownstown---i-70-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82109189 | Jul 11, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81978988 | Jun 21, 2024 | WI | 3 | WRIGHTSTOWN WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0253650212 | Dec 31, 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | MC1564046-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 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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| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA869301879 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | NNFTK6016680 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 22, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA972490135 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 22, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 19, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 22, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 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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| I-57 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| HAYDEN AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| POSEYVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EASTON MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| WRIGHTSTOWN WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1564046
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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14 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify GALAAL 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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About FMCSA carrier records
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