P-J EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — P-J EXPRESS INC (USDOT 537593) 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 Officer(s): MIKE VANDERSLICE (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/537593/ As of: Jul 24, 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 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 12.5% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113978 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −4 (13 → 9) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −5 (13 → 8) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability policies
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceMERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INCPolicy effective Sep 20, 2021
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC268173ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 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 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | — |
| 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
P-J EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in SEWARD, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 537593. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 8 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
P-J EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Seward, NE. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 86% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (4) and KS (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.7% of violations); top code 395.3A1-HOSPD (HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Peterbilt, Reit, and Rntr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,978 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 13 8FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 13 9FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reitnouer | 10 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Rntr | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Reid | 1 | |
| Reitnouer, | 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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 2.70 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.54 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 3.54 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88011063 | Jun 1, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87314177 | Mar 17, 2026 | NE | 3 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87330661 | Mar 16, 2026 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E1PC | No |
| 86235103 | Nov 3, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 86144701 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85621873 | Aug 27, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LBL | No |
| 85049132 | Jun 26, 2025 | NE | 3 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84707183 | May 15, 2025 | IL | 1 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45, 393.209C | Yes |
| 84360589 | Apr 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | INTERSTATE 65 |
Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83931560 | Feb 20, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 83788785 | Feb 5, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83354752 | Dec 9, 2024 | KS | 2 | LARNED |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 83186564 | Oct 31, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82073173 | Jul 9, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80862916 | Feb 15, 2024 | NE | 2 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80255356 | Nov 27, 2023 | NE | 3 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79473768 | Aug 21, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22(g) | No |
| 79376395 | Aug 9, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-south-haven-m.c.i.s.-#26a |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78994563 | Jun 27, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 78758264 | May 25, 2023 | KS | 2 | ks-finney-county---055 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a), 395.22(g) | Yes |
| 78365785 | Apr 13, 2023 | NE | 3 | — | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK2501001057 | Jan 7, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0223007297 | Feb 5, 2023 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0222024352 | Jul 10, 2022 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0212585028 | Sep 14, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0220017996 | Jun 4, 2020 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX56CFHQE1CL | May 7, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0136679149 | Oct 1, 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000060622 | Jan 6, 2010 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2009017480 | Apr 29, 2009 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0008939627 | Apr 16, 2008 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0203050775 | Aug 27, 2003 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE198046082A | Jun 22, 1998 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0007244767 | May 21, 1998 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| Sep 24, 2010 | MC268173-B | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Aug 27, 2010 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
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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| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001229 | SURETY | — | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001229 | 84 | — | Sep 20, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001229 | SURETY | — | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16954A | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16954A | SURETY | — | Sep 20, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP29360A | CARGO | — | Jan 30, 2009 | Jun 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP29360A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 30, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 29360A | CARGO | — | Nov 23, 1993 | Jan 30, 2009 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 29360A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 10, 1993 | Jan 30, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 8, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
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Sep 20, 2022
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Sep 20, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
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Sep 20, 2021insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 7, 2021
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Jun 18, 2020insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 24, 2010
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Jan 30, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 2, 2005
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Dec 10, 1993
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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| NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | 4 | 1 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD | IL | 1 | 1 |
| POSEYVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LARNED | KS | 1 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 65 | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC268173
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
SURETY policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
SURETY policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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21 inspections
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13 reportable crashes
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How to verify P-J EXPRESS INC
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- 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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