BROTHERS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 671812 • 5790 CENTER HILL AVENUE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45232
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-305295 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 31, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229214 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2023 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP8141230 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 1996 | Jul 14, 2013 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229214 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2023 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 055 79 97 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z86159 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z86159 | REPLACED | May 28, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z86159 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 15, 2017 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z86159 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2017 | May 28, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z86159 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5053374 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2016 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5053374 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2016 | Nov 14, 2017 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 083 03 83 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 15, 2016 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP0719548 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2000 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VT 0003104 | REPLACED | Sep 6, 1998 | Feb 15, 2000 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST002755 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 1998 | Sep 6, 1998 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST 002755 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 1996 | Apr 20, 1998 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST002755 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 1996 | Sep 6, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229214 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229214 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 055 79 97 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z86159 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z86159 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z86159 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z86159 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5053374 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z86159 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5053374 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 083 03 83 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP8141230 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2013 | Jul 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP0719548 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY | VT 0003104 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2000 | Feb 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002755 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 1998 | Sep 6, 1998 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST 002755 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 1998 | Apr 20, 1998 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST002755 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 1996 | Sep 6, 1996 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC305295 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2019 |
| MC305295 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2017 |
| MC305295 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 5, 1996 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A2 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (42 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP | SR 747 | ...MJ0735 | BROTHERS EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...JW9909 | BROTHERS EXPRESS INC, |
| Aug 23, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | MITCHELL AV | ...HZ1876 | BROTHERS EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 23, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 71 | ...W40964 | BROTHERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...GP9826 | BROTHERS EXPRESS INC, |
| Jun 6, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEBRON | I 0275 | ...HZ1876 | BROTHERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 2 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 275 | ...FZ2381 | BROTHERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 9, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST CHESTER (TOWNSHIP OF | MUHLHAUSER RD | ...321060 | BROTHERS EXPRESS LLC |
| May 7, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHELBYVILLE | I74E | ...607152 | BROTHERS EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 19, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2014 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2014 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2011 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2009 | IN | 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