SEMPER FI EXPRESS INC
USDOT 553122 • 5822 BROCK STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77023
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-174410 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 18, 2022 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001940-02 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | CSR03DKU0045 | ON FILE | Mar 12, 2004 | Mar 12, 2005 |
| GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GU5745102 | ON FILE | Mar 12, 1997 | Apr 20, 1998 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001940-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2020 | Jan 18, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001940-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 18, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42516430 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 6231939 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 451399 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2003 | Apr 11, 2003 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | BIPD/Primary | FTB 208779 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2000 | Apr 5, 2001 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | BIPD/Primary | ECA 03036 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 1999 | Aug 31, 1999 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259 01 40 17 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 1998 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | BIPD/Primary | ECA00941 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1998 | Mar 12, 1999 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC991164 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 1997 | Sep 10, 1998 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | MHC970174 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1997 | Mar 12, 1998 |
| FIDELITY & CASUALTY CO. OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IM991164 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 1996 | Sep 10, 1997 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | MTA 104976 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1996 | Mar 12, 1998 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | MTA 102 855 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 1995 | Mar 14, 1996 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | MTA100802 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1994 | Mar 12, 1995 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 3AE 604 488-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 1989 | Sep 12, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001940-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2022 | Jan 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001940-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2021 | Jan 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001940-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2020 | Jan 18, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42516430 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 6231939 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2018 | Jan 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CSR03DKU0045 | CARGO | Mar 12, 2005 | Mar 12, 2005 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 451399 | CARGO | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 11, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259 01 40 17 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2003 | Mar 7, 2003 |
| CANCEL | STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | FTB 208779 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 |
| CANCEL | STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | ECA 03036 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 1999 | Aug 31, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | ECA00941 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 1999 | Mar 12, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC991164 | CARGO | Sep 10, 1998 | Sep 10, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GULF UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | GU5745102 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 20, 1998 | Apr 20, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | MHC970174 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 1998 | Mar 12, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | MTA 104976 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 1998 | Mar 12, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY & CASUALTY CO. OF NEW YORK | IM991164 | CARGO | Sep 10, 1997 | Sep 10, 1997 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3AE 604 488-00 | CARGO | Sep 12, 1996 | Sep 12, 1996 |
| CANCEL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | MTA 102 855 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 1996 | Mar 14, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | MTA100802 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 1995 | Mar 12, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-174410 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2022 |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2021 |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2020 |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2019 |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2018 |
| MC174410 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 15, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 1997 |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC174410 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC174410 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 1985 | REVOKED | Nov 15, 1999 |
| MC174410 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 1984 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 6, 1985 |
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
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 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 (10 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | SUTHERLAND ST | ...257546 | SEMPER FI EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 9, 1999 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 1999 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 1998 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 1998 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 1997 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 1997 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 1997 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 1995 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2024-1181-US0291 | Jan 13, 2026 | 382.503 | $5,620 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events