PINNACLE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 610538 • 35 W MORGAN RD, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48108
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-293651 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 4, 2008 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00027702 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG405085 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2007 | Apr 11, 2009 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | FBCAT0077100 | ON FILE | Aug 24, 2006 | Aug 24, 2008 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00027701 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECAP1IICCA00027700 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9399832 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2008 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0077100 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2006 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | FBCAT0077100 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2006 | Sep 24, 2008 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0077100 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2006 | Sep 24, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP70054B | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2000 | Aug 24, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP70054B | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2000 | Aug 24, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP70054B | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP70054B | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 1997 | Sep 5, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP70054B | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 1997 | Sep 5, 2000 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 TR 344690 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 1996 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1187069 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1995 | Aug 24, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TE 216243 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 1995 | Oct 9, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00027702 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00027701 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ECAP1IICCA00027700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9399832 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG405085 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 11, 2009 | Apr 11, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0077100 | CARGO | Sep 24, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0077100 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2008 | Sep 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0077100 | CARGO | Aug 24, 2008 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0077100 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2008 | Aug 24, 2008 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP70054B | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2006 | Aug 24, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP70054B | CARGO | Aug 24, 2006 | Aug 24, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP70054B | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2000 | Sep 5, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP70054B | CARGO | Sep 5, 2000 | Sep 5, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TE 216243 | CARGO | Oct 9, 1997 | Oct 9, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP70054B | CARGO | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 TR 344690 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1187069 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 1996 | Aug 24, 1996 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC293651 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2008 |
| MC293651 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2006 |
| MC293651 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 1997 |
| MC293651 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1997 |
| MC293651 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 25, 1995 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 100 inspections
Violation Summary (99 violations from 100 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 29 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR: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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (100 inspections)
Showing 50 of 100
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 5 | GLENDALE | IH 043 NB | ...NL0919 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 7, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | N 8800 STEMMONS FWY | ...UK1931 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAREDO | 6300 ARENA BLVD | ...NL9147 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 23, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGDALE TWP | I-355 | ...KG4693 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jan 24, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE TWP | I-90 | ...LZ4803 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jan 23, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCHAUMBURG TWP | I-90 | ...NK6743 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Oct 8, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WORTH | N 5800 MAIN ST | — | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Sep 24, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TYLER | 9800 NOT REPORTED | ...KG4698 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jul 13, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | IRVING | W 2300 AIRPORT FWY | ...KX2207 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jun 18, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYON TWP | I 96 | ...KG4690 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Apr 13, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FORT WORTH | 157 HWY | ...KG4698 | PINNACLE EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Jun 9, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2006 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2005 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events