SMI EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 4125224 • 6621 DEER KNOLLS DR, HUBER HEIGHTS, OH, 45424
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1578516 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300068790 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA973854268 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2023 | Sep 27, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300068790 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA973854268 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1578516 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 2023 | — | Unknown |
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
9 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(5) | Onboard recording device does not display required information | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | 87534284 | Roadside | UT | Level 1 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Details unavailable | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 87511589 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Details unavailable | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87487928 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87381846 | ST. GEORGE UT | UT | Level 1 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87340649 | WOODBURN OR | OR | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87308499 | MARSHALL VA | VA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87287795 | CALHOUN GA | GA | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 87444110 | MT. PASS J.P.O.E. C.V.E.F. | CA | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87196994 | WOODBURN OR | OR | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 87204157 | SR322 ARMAGH TWP - SR 322 MILR | PA | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 82597569 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.15(i)(5) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I75 N MM 316 NEAR NEWTOWN ROAD | ...NU8471 | SMI EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records