NITRO EXPRESS LLC

Q: What is NITRO EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rate?

NITRO EXPRESS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

LAWTON, IA

USDOT 4157393 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: NATHAN FONTENOT Cold Food Beverages Based in LAWTON, IA Grade A · 85

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

Coverage resumed · Sep 3, 1997

Coverage resumed · Aug 4, 2014

Contract (Property) reinstated · Jan 5, 2024

Contract (Property) reinstated · Jun 12, 2015

Review these

Prior insurance gap · 40 days Jul 25, 1997 → Sep 3, 1997
Prior insurance gap · 5898 days Jun 11, 1998 → Aug 4, 2014
Contract (Property) gap · 2558 days Inactive Jan 3, 2017 → reinstated Jan 5, 2024
Contract (Property) gap · 149 days Inactive Jan 14, 2015 → reinstated Jun 12, 2015
OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file

Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
BOC-3 process agent on file TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Details →

Company officer: NATHAN FONTENOT

Cargo: Cold Food, Beverages

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — NITRO EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4157393)
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): NATHAN FONTENOT (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 40 days — Jul 25, 1997 → Sep 3, 1997
  • Prior insurance gap · 5898 days — Jun 11, 1998 → Aug 4, 2014
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2558 days — Inactive Jan 3, 2017 → reinstated Jan 5, 2024
  • Contract (Property) gap · 149 days — Inactive Jan 14, 2015 → reinstated Jun 12, 2015
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4157393/
As of: Jul 18, 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 A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers

Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority

Insurance

ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 4157393

In FMCSA records since Nov 15, 2023 (~2y)

Company officer NATHAN FONTENOT

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

Cold Food, Beverages

Fleet size 5 units

Drivers 3

Annual mileage 180,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (712) 301-3607

Email: [email protected]

Physical

414 E OAK ST

LAWTON, IA 51030

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 4157393

In FMCSA records since Nov 15, 2023 (~2y)

Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 180,000 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 40.0% vs 23.4% +16.6 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 3.67 vs 1.80 +1.87

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Active insurance

Related filings

Insurance
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Jan 3, 2025
Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	5	0	0
Trailers	7	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 1 crashes →

	12–24 months	Total
Fatalities	0	0
Injuries	0	0
Tow-away	1	1
Crash reports	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 11 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	9	9	0
OOS inspections	0	2	0
OOS percentage	0%	22.22%	—
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%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history

OOS Rate (peak)

40.0%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes (24m)

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

NITRO EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in LAWTON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4157393. 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 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

NITRO EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lawton, IA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 800% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and SD (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.8% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Utility, Kenworth, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 40.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Authority revoked

4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 197,557 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

40%

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 197,557 same-size peers

Verdict

Riskier than peers

Delta +40 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (4)

Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 5, 2024 (2558 days)
Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 14, 2015 to Jun 12, 2015 (149 days)
Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 28, 1998 to Aug 5, 2014 (5821 days)
Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 14, 1997 to Jan 13, 1998 (91 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (4)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 25, 1997 to Sep 3, 1997 (40 days)
No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 11, 1998 to Aug 4, 2014 (5898 days)
No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 8, 2015 to Jun 5, 2015 (148 days)
No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 27, 2016 to Jan 5, 2024 (2565 days)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Iowa (IA)	4	1	25.0%	May 25, 2026
South Dakota (SD)	3	1	33.3%	Jun 17, 2025
Illinois (IL)	1	0	0.0%	Feb 18, 2025
Wisconsin (WI)	1	0	0.0%	Mar 3, 2025

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Kenworth		5
Utility		5
International		3
Peterbilt		2
Great Dane		1
Reitnouer		1
Unknown		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service	4	—	1.35	1	—	Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving	2	—	3.92	4	—	Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	5	—	21.60	22	—	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 (11 rows) View all 11 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
87959070	May 25, 2026	IA	3	—	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA LR2440 · 1XKYD49X5LJ347888	1	395.24C2III	No
86032495	Oct 10, 2025	IA	2	—	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR IA LR0082 · 3HSDJSJR7DN149209	11	395.8E, 396.17C, 393.45B2	No
85981186	Oct 6, 2025	IA	1	ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR IA LR0082 · 3HSDJSJR7DN149209	8	396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.45D	Yes
84978095	Jun 17, 2025	SD	2	VALLEY SPRINGS SD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR IA FY4900 · 1XPBD49X4KD275904	7	393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.48A-BMBCBD	Yes
84414209	Apr 15, 2025	SD	3	ELK POINT SD	INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR IA LR0082 · 3HSDJSJR7DN149209	0	—	No
84047300	Mar 3, 2025	WI	2	HAZEL GREEN WI	VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR IA TEMP · 4VG7DERF4WN746266	5	393.55D1-B, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI	No
83931469	Feb 18, 2025	IL	2	I74	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA FX6634 · 1XKYD49X5LJ347888	0	—	No
83487453	Dec 23, 2024	IA	3	HWY 20 WB	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA FX6634 · 1XKYD49X5LJ347888	2	392.16, 396.17C	No
83463045	Dec 23, 2024	SD	3	JEFFERSON SD	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA FX6633 · 1XKAD49X5DJ344606	0	—	No
82125157	Jul 10, 2024	MO	3	POPLAR BLUFF MO	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA FX6634 · 1XKYD49X5LJ347888	0	—	No
81181045	Mar 25, 2024	SD	3	JEFFERSON SD	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR AR K827046 · 1XPBDP9X7RD640880	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
ILX003741092	Feb 18, 2025	IL	0	0	Yes	No	Tow

Authority Records (1 docket)

common

MC317515

—

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Unknown	MC317515	common	N	—

MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)

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	PDF
Jan 8, 2024	MC317515	NC	REINSTATEMENT	NC →
Jan 5, 2024	MC317515-P	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →
Jun 12, 2015	MC317515-P	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →
Aug 5, 2014	MC317515	NC	REINSTATEMENT	NC →
Aug 5, 2014	MC317515-P	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (30 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-ZX9998	91X	$750,000	Jan 3, 2025	On file	ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jul 17, 2024	Jan 3, 2025	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 28, 2024	Aug 21, 2024	CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 28, 2024	Jul 17, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Aug 3, 2024	CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jun 28, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	CT1103923358	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	REPLACED
Coverage gap — 2565 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 27, 2016 to Jan 5, 2024
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 3807586	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 4, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH	75TRS050544-02	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 4, 2016	Jun 4, 2016	REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA	75TRS050544-01	BIPD/Primary	—	Feb 11, 2016	Jun 4, 2016	CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA	75TRS050544-01	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 5, 2015	Feb 11, 2016	REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA	75TRS050544-01	BIPD/Primary	—	Jun 5, 2015	Mar 16, 2016	CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 148 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 8, 2015 to Jun 5, 2015
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 3219071	BIPD/Primary	—	Aug 4, 2014	Jan 8, 2015	CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 5898 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 11, 1998 to Aug 4, 2014
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP78329A	BIPD/Primary	—	Feb 24, 1998	Feb 24, 1998	REPLACED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Jan 3, 2025

insurance

TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Aug 21, 2024

insurance

TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Aug 3, 2024

insurance

TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Jul 17, 2024

insurance

TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Jun 28, 2024

insurance

TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Jan 5, 2024

authority

REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Jan 5, 2024

insurance

TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Jan 3, 2017

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Jan 3, 2017

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jan 3, 2017

authority gap

Contract (Property) authority inactive: 2558 days (through Jan 5, 2024)
Dec 27, 2016

insurance

CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Dec 27, 2016

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 2565 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 5, 2024)
Jun 4, 2016

insurance

TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
Jun 4, 2016

insurance

CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
Jun 1, 2016

authority

DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
Details →
Mar 16, 2016

insurance

TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
Feb 11, 2016

insurance

TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA
Jan 14, 2015

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Jan 14, 2015

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jan 14, 2015

authority gap

Contract (Property) authority inactive: 149 days (through Jun 12, 2015)
Jan 8, 2015

insurance

CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Jan 8, 2015

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 148 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 5, 2015)
Aug 28, 1998

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Aug 28, 1998

authority gap

Contract (Property) authority inactive: 5821 days (through Aug 5, 2014)
Jun 11, 1998

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Jun 11, 1998

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jun 11, 1998

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 5898 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 4, 2014)
Feb 24, 1998

insurance

TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Feb 24, 1998

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Oct 14, 1997

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Oct 14, 1997

authority gap

Contract (Property) authority inactive: 91 days (through Jan 13, 1998)
Jul 25, 1997

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Jul 25, 1997

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Jul 25, 1997

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 40 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 3, 1997)
Apr 7, 1997

insurance

TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
JEFFERSON SD	SD	2	0
HWY 20 WB	IA	1	0
I74	IL	1	0
POPLAR BLUFF MO	MO	1	0
ELK POINT SD	SD	1	0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD	SD	1	1
HAZEL GREEN WI	WI	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.16	Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV	Unsafe Driving	1	0
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	Vehicle Maintenance	1	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify NITRO 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.

Frequently asked questions about NITRO EXPRESS LLC

Is NITRO EXPRESS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. NITRO EXPRESS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4157393 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is NITRO EXPRESS LLC's safety rating? ▾

NITRO EXPRESS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has NITRO EXPRESS LLC had? ▾

11 roadside inspections are on file for NITRO EXPRESS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is NITRO EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾

NITRO EXPRESS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

Where is NITRO EXPRESS LLC based? ▾

NITRO EXPRESS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 414 E OAK ST, LAWTON, Iowa 51030. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does NITRO EXPRESS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾

NITRO EXPRESS LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does NITRO EXPRESS LLC operate? ▾

NITRO EXPRESS LLC self-reports 5 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has NITRO EXPRESS LLC had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for NITRO EXPRESS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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