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EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC

USDOT 468128 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: EDWARD A ZENGEL General Freight U.S. Mail Based in FT MYERS, FL Grade A · 100
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 · Jan 20, 2022
Contract (Property) reinstated · Dec 7, 2022
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jan 21, 2022
Policy effective · Jan 17, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 868 days Sep 5, 2019 → Jan 20, 2022
  • Contract (Property) gap · 75 days Inactive Sep 23, 2022 → reinstated Dec 7, 2022
  • Contract (Property) gap · 863 days Inactive Sep 11, 2019 → reinstated Jan 21, 2022
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 92 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: EDWARD A ZENGEL
Cargo: General Freight, U.S. Mail
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC (USDOT 468128)
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): EDWARD A ZENGEL (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 868 days — Sep 5, 2019 → Jan 20, 2022
  • Contract (Property) gap · 75 days — Inactive Sep 23, 2022 → reinstated Dec 7, 2022
  • Contract (Property) gap · 863 days — Inactive Sep 11, 2019 → reinstated Jan 21, 2022
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 92 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/468128/
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 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.7% (better). n=78578 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 468128
In FMCSA records since Jan 15, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer EDWARD A ZENGEL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Cargo carried
General Freight, U.S. Mail
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 55
Annual mileage 2,429,312 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (239) 768-0044
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4180 CANAL ST
FT MYERS, FL 33916
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 468128
In FMCSA records since Jan 15, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;U. S. MAIL
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,429,312 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 10 0
Trailers 24 0 0
Trucks 0 3 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 92 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
13
Drivers
55
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
92 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in FT MYERS, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 468128. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 55 drivers, with 4 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 overview

EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 55 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Ft Myers, FL. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in FL (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 55 drivers; Freightliner and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
5 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.7%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (5)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 23, 2022 to Dec 7, 2022 (75 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 11, 2019 to Jan 21, 2022 (863 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 11, 2007 to Jan 16, 2008 (36 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 12, 2005 to Jan 8, 2007 (392 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 9, 2004 to Apr 12, 2004 (34 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 5, 2019 to Jan 20, 2022 (868 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2025-01

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Jan 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
Great Dane 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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83542180 Jan 3, 2025 FL 3 NAPLES FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL RTFG81 · 1FUJGLBG9GLHJ1454
2 396.17C-PI No
79727262 Sep 19, 2023 FL 3 ORLANDO FL
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
FL KZXN07 · 3ALACWFC5KDLP7549
2 392.2, 391.15(a) No
78807546 Jun 2, 2023 FL 2 fl-orlando,-fl
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL QDAX54 · 1FUBC4DV9GHHH7146
8 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.78 Yes
78698550 May 19, 2023 FL 3 US441
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
FL KZXN08 · 3ALACWFC1KDLP7550
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (92 rows) View all 92 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL2756991205 Dec 22, 2025 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2695038605 Feb 15, 2025 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8959906803 Sep 21, 2023 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8400517703 Apr 19, 2023 FL 0 4 Yes No Injury
FL2492799502 Mar 26, 2022 FL 0 2 Yes No Injury
FL2509552002 Feb 5, 2022 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8853878801 Dec 31, 2021 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL2429378701 Oct 16, 2021 FL 0 1 No No Injury
FL2427792701 Mar 17, 2021 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8840924500 Dec 15, 2020 FL 1 1 Yes No Fatal
FL2406833900 Nov 17, 2020 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8835108200 Nov 1, 2020 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8998854600 Sep 7, 2020 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8922384700 Feb 24, 2020 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8821436809 Dec 17, 2019 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8821777609 Dec 16, 2019 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8933283209 Oct 16, 2019 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8818692909 Aug 29, 2019 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8788204809 Jun 1, 2019 FL 0 2 Yes No Injury
FL8803772209 Mar 18, 2019 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8803782809 Jan 31, 2019 FL 1 0 No No Fatal
FL8803781508 Dec 19, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8803164508 Dec 3, 2018 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8876889108 Oct 6, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8514352008 Sep 22, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC386228
N
—
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 MC386228 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
Dec 7, 2022 MC386228-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 21, 2022 MC386228-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 16, 2008 MC386228-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 8, 2007 MC386228-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Apr 12, 2004 MC386228-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY APM4100007#4 91X $750,000 Jan 17, 2026 On file ACTIVE
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY APM4100007#4 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2025 Jan 17, 2026 CANCELLED
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY APM4100007#3 BIPD/Primary — Jul 8, 2025 Sep 5, 2025 CANCELLED
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY APM4100007#3 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2024 Jul 8, 2025 CANCELLED
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY APM4100007#2 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2023 Sep 5, 2024 CANCELLED
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY APM4100007#1 BIPD/Primary — May 11, 2023 Sep 5, 2023 CANCELLED
HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY C09900006 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2022 May 11, 2023 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 53-005612-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 2022 Sep 22, 2022 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 868 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 5, 2019 to Jan 20, 2022
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRB002646 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2018 Sep 5, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRB002116 BIPD/Primary — Jul 17, 2018 Sep 5, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRB002116 BIPD/Primary — Mar 6, 2018 Jul 17, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRB002116 BIPD/Primary — Mar 6, 2018 Sep 3, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRB002116 BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 2018 Apr 10, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRB002116 BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 2018 Mar 6, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRS002116 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2017 Feb 14, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74TRS002116 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2017 Jan 29, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA ACP BAZ 5906239392 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2013 Sep 28, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA ACP BAZ 5906239392 BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2013 Sep 5, 2017 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY MR-6A135367-11-CAG BIPD/Primary — Sep 5, 2011 Sep 5, 2013 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA MR-422M7658-10-CAG BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2010 Sep 5, 2011 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICFL0003643 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2009 Dec 5, 2010 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICFL0002510 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2008 Dec 5, 2009 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICFL0001488 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2007 Dec 5, 2008 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICFL0001488 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2007 Jan 3, 2009 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 17, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jan 16, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Sep 5, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Sep 5, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 11, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jul 8, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 5, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 4, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Sep 5, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Sep 5, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 11, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 7, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Sep 23, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Sep 23, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Sep 23, 2022
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 75 days (through Dec 7, 2022)
  16. Sep 22, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Aug 22, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Sep 11, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Sep 11, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Sep 11, 2019
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 863 days (through Jan 21, 2022)
  21. Sep 5, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  22. Sep 5, 2019
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 868 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 20, 2022)
  23. Sep 5, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  24. Sep 3, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  25. Aug 31, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Jul 17, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  27. Apr 10, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  28. Mar 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  29. Feb 14, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  30. Jan 30, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Jan 29, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  32. Sep 28, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  33. Sep 5, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  34. Sep 5, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  35. Sep 5, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  36. Sep 5, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  37. Dec 9, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Dec 5, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  39. Dec 7, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  40. Dec 5, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
NAPLES FL FL 1 0
ORLANDO FL FL 1 0
US441 FL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
391.15(a) Driving a CMV while disqualified Driver Fitness 1 0
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC

Is EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 468128 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 EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC 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 EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC based? ▾
EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4180 CANAL ST, FT MYERS, Florida 33916. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC 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 EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC self-reports 13 power units and 55 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 EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
92 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC 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.

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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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