UPHILL EXPRESS LLC
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI
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 →
- Prior insurance gap · 9 days Oct 29, 2024 → Nov 7, 2024
- Prior insurance gap · 168 days Nov 14, 2025 → May 1, 2026
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UPHILL EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4251263) 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): JAMEL MARCUS HILL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 9 days — Oct 29, 2024 → Nov 7, 2024 • Prior insurance gap · 168 days — Nov 14, 2025 → May 1, 2026 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4251263/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240416 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 1225 DONALD AVE → 31331 CEDAR RIDGE LN · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical city ROYAL OAK → MADISON HEIGHTS · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1647914ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 20% | — |
| 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
UPHILL EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MADISON HEIGHTS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4251263. 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 1 power unit and 3 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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.
UPHILL EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 3 drivers, based in Royal Oak, MI. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and AL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (100.0% of violations); top code 395.8A-ELD (Failing to keep RODS) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 7, 2024 (9 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 10, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025 (4 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 14, 2025 to May 1, 2026 (168 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 2 address changes
Record Changes
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Physical street 1225 DONALD AVE 31331 CEDAR RIDGE LNSeen 49 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 18, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Physical city ROYAL OAK MADISON HEIGHTSSeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4 | |
| Custom Scott | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 3.50 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 3.33 | 3 | — | 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88269987 | Jun 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87718767 | Apr 28, 2026 | OH | 1 | UPPER SANDUSKY OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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4 | 3A1-BOS, 47E, 53B-B | Yes |
| 87274814 | Mar 11, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| 87178004 | Feb 28, 2026 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87125456 | Feb 24, 2026 | AL | 2 | DANVILLE AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
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| Nov 15, 2024 | MC1647914-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 19, 2024 | MC1647914-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 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 MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA865402705 | 91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA865402705 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA865402705 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 168 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 14, 2025 to May 1, 2026 | ||||||
| Coverage gap — 4 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 10, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025 | ||||||
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-MI-19-S0349412-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 9 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 29, 2024 to Nov 7, 2024 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA983398954 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 23, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA983398954 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 16, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 14, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 14, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 168 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 1, 2026)
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Nov 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 4 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 14, 2025)
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Nov 15, 2024
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Nov 4, 2024
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Nov 4, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 29, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 9 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 7, 2024)
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Sep 23, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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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| DANVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| UPPER SANDUSKY OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1647914
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify UPHILL 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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