EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 653539 • 22015 CANTON CT, FARMINGTON, MN, 55024

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
653,539
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9524039778
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,425,022
Physical Address
22015 CANTON CT, FARMINGTON, MN, 55024
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 15, 2001
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-306988ACTIVEUnknownAug 20, 2001

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP01710AON FILEJul 15, 2001Mar 20, 2018
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCIM 049 15 37ON FILEJul 15, 2000Jul 15, 2001

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryT 031 09 56CANCELLEDJul 15, 2000Jul 15, 2001
NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTC275380REPLACEDAug 19, 1999Jul 15, 2000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN253976CANCELLEDJul 15, 1998Aug 19, 1999
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRTT202628REPLACEDAug 29, 1997Jul 15, 1998
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryRTT202628CANCELLEDJul 29, 1996Aug 29, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP01710ABIPD/PrimaryMar 20, 2018Mar 20, 2018
CANCELONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANYT 031 09 56BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2001Jul 15, 2001
CANCELONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANYCIM 049 15 37CARGOJul 15, 2001Jul 15, 2001
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTC275380BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2000Jul 15, 2000
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN253976BIPD/PrimaryAug 19, 1999Aug 19, 1999
TERM/REPLREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RTT202628BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 1998Jul 15, 1998
CANCELREDLAND INSURANCE CO.RTT202628BIPD/PrimaryAug 29, 1997Aug 29, 1997

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC306988CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 9, 2001DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2001
MC306988MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 13, 1996Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
2%

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

Inspections
51
Violations
72
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.6%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Crash Records
18

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
6
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 51 of 51 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states51 inspections

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Violation Summary (72 violations from 51 inspections)

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Violation Summary (72 violations from 51 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)403Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-DMOVEOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.128Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B1Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9AOperating without proper operating authority108General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.112Tiedown not adjustable by driver10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71(h)(10)Fifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.128(b)(1)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.41vs nat'l 1.80
-0.39 below avg

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

Inspection History (51 inspections)

Showing 50 of 51

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Inspection History (51 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687529332RoadsideCOLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Apr 2, 202687528478RoadsideMNLevel 3WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableYes
Mar 18, 202687390681BLAINE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16-DNo
Feb 2, 202686988877BLAINE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLCPNo
Jan 29, 20268692311010 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2COTT SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95AYes
Jan 21, 202686902205WILLMAR MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 21, 202686903266BLAINE MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-DMOVENo
Jan 13, 202686834371EDEN PRAIRIE MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 2, 202686705194EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75G-TFWETL, 395.22G-ELDMFVYes
Jan 2, 20268670805939 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2COTT SEMI-TRAILER6393.128, 393.128B1, 393.95AYes
Dec 3, 202586542103RoadsideILLevel 3COTTRELL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2LC, 392.9ANo
Nov 26, 202586443579I-96 & TELEGRAPHMILevel 3CTRL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Nov 3, 202586278084WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 13, 202586039905VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 6, 202585992863SR 322 AT PINE ST PHILIPSBURGPALevel 2CTRL SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24D-ELDPT, 393.60DNo
Aug 27, 202585639887SPARTA WIWILevel 2COTTRELL T SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.78A-WSNo
Aug 20, 202585601796CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 11, 202585515478CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWG1No
Aug 5, 202585418886JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 15, 202585231912FULTON SCALE US 78 EASTMSLevel 3CTRL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Jul 1, 202585162231THORNTON COCOLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 21, 20258501937415 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.30B1, 395.24C2IIINo
Jun 18, 202585004891MENOMONIE WIWILevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
May 8, 202584627457I-90 W/BILLevel 3COTTRELL SEMI-TRAILER3395.24D, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 11, 202584437300AVON MNMNLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.81-H, 392.8-D, 393.11A1-LTSMYes
Mar 26, 202584242605I39ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202584223059CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202584153753WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 21, 202583931829WBMILevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 7, 202583865694LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jan 2, 202583560921RAMSEY MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 2, 202482825901RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2COTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 22, 202482232776RAMSEY MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jul 10, 202482124614SAINT PAUL MNMNLevel 3HYTR OTHER1392.2No
Jan 3, 202480537677LUVERNEMNLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Jan 2, 202480515482WEST ST PAULMNLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK6396.3(a)(1), 392.16(a), 392.2Yes
Jan 2, 202480515546ST. CLOUDMNLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.17(b), 393.71(h)(10)Yes
Dec 7, 202380344665RoadsideIALevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 6, 202380323491DELANOMNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16(a), 392.2, 393.60(d)No
Nov 13, 202380240303ADDISON (TOWN)WILevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1393.100(b)Yes
Nov 11, 202380147723MM 84 I 29SDLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 9, 202380145932CLARKS GROVEMNLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 2, 202380082557OWATONNAMNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 17, 202379474377MADISON (CITY)WILevel 3PETR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.22(h)(2)No
Jul 25, 202379246961MM 136 I 29SDLevel 3COTT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 12, 202379135670WEST ST PAULMNLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.128(b)(1)Yes
Jun 16, 202378948051ST. JOSEPHMNLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 8, 20237857198044TH & N RANDOLPHMOLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.3(a)(3)(i)No
May 4, 202378531172WAITE PARKMNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
May 4, 202378557051RoadsideILLevel 3PET STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

34 total · 17.6% OOS
2024-072026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
18
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
17

Crash History (18 records)

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Crash History (18 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 5, 2025MNTOW00MAPLEWOODRAMP289...762881EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Jun 19, 2023FLTOW00UNINCORPORATEDUS-27...419471EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Jun 15, 2023GATOW00I 75 S NEAR MM 273...762797EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Feb 9, 2023WITOW00BLOOMFIELDCTH H SB...762845EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Sep 28, 2021MNTOW00BRIDGEWATERFaribault Blvd...252640EXPRESS AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Jul 9, 2020MNTOW00
Jun 4, 2020MNTOW00
Nov 5, 2018MNINJURY01
Jun 26, 2016OKTOW00
May 31, 2015PATOW00
Sep 5, 2014MNTOW00
Feb 5, 2014MNTOW00
Dec 2, 2013WITOW00
Jan 4, 2012MNTOW00
Jun 3, 2011ILTOW00
Feb 26, 2005ILTOW00
Dec 19, 1999WITOW00
Dec 4, 1998MIINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 5, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 28, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 9, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 20, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 5, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 5, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 4, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 3, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 20, 2001
Authority
Jul 15, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 15, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 15, 2000
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 19, 1999
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 19, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 1998
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 15, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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