SEMPER FI EXPRESS INC

USDOT 553122 • 5822 BROCK STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77023

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
553,122
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8327418091
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
150,000
Physical Address
5822 BROCK STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77023
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 70.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 46.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
1 enforcement action in last 12 months
Total civil penalties: $5,620. See enforcement table below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Jan 18, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-174410ACTIVEUnknownJan 18, 2022

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAQ1YTX001940-02ON FILEJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2022
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCARGOCSR03DKU0045ON FILEMar 12, 2004Mar 12, 2005
GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessGU5745102ON FILEMar 12, 1997Apr 20, 1998

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAQ1YTX001940-01CANCELLEDJan 18, 2020Jan 18, 2021
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAQ1YTX001940-00CANCELLEDJan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2020
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42516430CANCELLEDJan 18, 2018Jan 18, 2019
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA 6231939CANCELLEDJun 19, 2017Jan 12, 2018
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO451399CANCELLEDMar 7, 2003Apr 11, 2003
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COBIPD/PrimaryFTB 208779CANCELLEDMar 12, 2000Apr 5, 2001
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COBIPD/PrimaryECA 03036CANCELLEDMar 12, 1999Aug 31, 1999
CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO259 01 40 17REPLACEDSep 10, 1998Mar 7, 2003
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COBIPD/PrimaryECA00941REPLACEDMar 12, 1998Mar 12, 1999
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC991164REPLACEDSep 10, 1997Sep 10, 1998
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryMHC970174REPLACEDMar 12, 1997Mar 12, 1998
FIDELITY & CASUALTY CO. OF NEW YORKCARGOIM991164REPLACEDSep 10, 1996Sep 10, 1997
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryMTA 104976REPLACEDMar 12, 1996Mar 12, 1998
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryMTA 102 855CANCELLEDMar 12, 1995Mar 14, 1996
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryMTA100802REPLACEDMar 12, 1994Mar 12, 1995
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO3AE 604 488-00CANCELLEDSep 9, 1989Sep 12, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAQ1YTX001940-02BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAQ1YTX001940-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
CANCELCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYAQ1YTX001940-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2020Jan 18, 2020
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42516430BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
CANCELPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA 6231939BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018
CANCELUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONCSR03DKU0045CARGOMar 12, 2005Mar 12, 2005
CANCELFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.451399CARGOApr 11, 2003Apr 11, 2003
TERM/REPLCENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.259 01 40 17CARGOMar 7, 2003Mar 7, 2003
CANCELSTATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COFTB 208779BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2001Apr 5, 2001
CANCELSTATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COECA 03036BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 1999Aug 31, 1999
TERM/REPLSTATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COECA00941BIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 1999Mar 12, 1999
TERM/REPLTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.MTC991164CARGOSep 10, 1998Sep 10, 1998
CANCELGULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANYGU5745102BIPD/ExcessApr 20, 1998Apr 20, 1998
TERM/REPLHOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.MHC970174BIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 1998Mar 12, 1998
TERM/REPLHOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.MTA 104976BIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 1998Mar 12, 1998
TERM/REPLFIDELITY & CASUALTY CO. OF NEW YORKIM991164CARGOSep 10, 1997Sep 10, 1997
CANCELAMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.3AE 604 488-00CARGOSep 12, 1996Sep 12, 1996
CANCELHOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.MTA 102 855BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 1996Mar 14, 1996
TERM/REPLHOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.MTA100802BIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 1995Mar 12, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-174410INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (15 events)

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Authority Action History (15 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 18, 2022
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 15, 2021
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 17, 2020
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 24, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 17, 2019
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 19, 2018
MC174410MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 15, 2017Unknown
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 22, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 14, 1997
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 26, 1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 12, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 21, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 12, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 19, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC174410COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 13, 1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC174410MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 28, 1985REVOKEDNov 15, 1999
MC174410MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 16, 1984TRANSFERREDAug 6, 1985

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
10
Violations
60
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
70.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state10 inspections

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ETorsion bar cracked and/or broken21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii)Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3EDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A4Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
70.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+46.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.00vs nat'l 1.80
+4.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 60.0% OOS
2024-082025-08
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 28, 2022TXTOW00HOUSTONSUTHERLAND ST...257546SEMPER FI EXPRESS INC
Sep 9, 1999TXTOW00
Apr 26, 1999WATOW00
Nov 5, 1998TXINJURY01
Jul 9, 1998TXFATAL10
Aug 26, 1997TXINJURY04
Jul 14, 1997TXINJURY01
May 1, 1997TXINJURY01
Feb 13, 1995TXINJURY01

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
TX-2024-1181-US0291Jan 13, 2026382.503$5,620Carrier

Compliance Timeline

30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 13, 2026
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $5,620
Case TX-2024-1181-US0291 • 382.503
Mar 28, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2022
Authority
Jan 18, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Mar 12, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON • CARGO
Apr 11, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Mar 7, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Apr 5, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 1999
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO • BIPD/Primary
Apr 26, 1999
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 12, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 5, 1998
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 10, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 9, 1998
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Apr 20, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Excess
Mar 12, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 12, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FIDELITY & CASUALTY CO. OF NEW YORK • CARGO
Aug 26, 1997
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jul 14, 1997
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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