TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 508696 • 7045 NORTH HANLEY RD, HAZELWOOD, MO, 63042
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZY5138 | ON FILE | Jan 26, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CBP8243812 | ON FILE | Jan 26, 2007 | Jan 14, 2012 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZY5138 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X33808 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2019 | Jan 26, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X33808 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2012 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-683911-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 4, 2011 | Jan 26, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-683911-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2010 | Sep 4, 2011 |
| HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CBP 811 95 15 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2007 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-683911-00 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2010 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-683911-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-683911-00 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CBP 811 95 15 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2006 | Mar 22, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2306970103 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF447545 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF447545 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2005 | Mar 14, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF447545 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2005 | Mar 14, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF447545 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 230697-0103 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2003 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF344608 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2002 | Mar 3, 2003 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0472176-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2002 |
| CHUBB CUSTOM INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6595638 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0472176 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2001 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R523263 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2000 | Jan 26, 2001 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTR434217 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 1998 | Jan 26, 2001 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTR 434217 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 25, 1994 | Jul 15, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZY5138 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZY5138 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X33808 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2025 | Jan 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X33808 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-683911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2012 | Jan 26, 2012 |
| REVOKED | HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | CBP8243812 | CARGO | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-683911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2011 | Sep 4, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-683911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2011 | Jan 26, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-683911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2010 | Jan 26, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | CBP 811 95 15 | CARGO | Mar 22, 2007 | Mar 22, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | CBP 811 95 15 | CARGO | Jan 26, 2007 | Jan 26, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF447545 | CARGO | Mar 14, 2006 | Mar 14, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF447545 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2006 | Mar 14, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF447545 | CARGO | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-683911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF447545 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CHUBB CUSTOM INSURANCE COMPANY | 6595638 | CARGO | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2306970103 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 230697-0103 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2005 | Jan 26, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF344608 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2003 | Mar 3, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0472176-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2002 | Jan 26, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | R523263 | CARGO | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0472176 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CTR434217 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2001 |
| NAMECHG | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CTR 434217 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 1998 | Jul 15, 1998 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC204322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC204322 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC204322 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC204322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC204322 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2012 |
| MC204322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2012 |
| MC204322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2011 |
| MC204322 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2011 |
| MC204322 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2011 |
| MC204322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2011 |
| MC204322 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2005 |
| MC204322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2005 |
| MC204322 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC204322 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 15, 1987 | — | 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
3 states • 63 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from 63 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 2 | 2 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 2 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL | 383.71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (63 inspections)
Showing 50 of 63
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | US HWY 40 | ...S53540 | TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 14, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 50 | ...S77479 | TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC |
| May 8, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT N | ...S52807 | TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 9, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST LOUIS | CST 10TH ST | ...S68321 | TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 8, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2011 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2011 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2010 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2007 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2007 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2006 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2006 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2006 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events