COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC

USDOT 674363 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JACK MESSERLY Company officer 2: JIM MESSERLY General Freight Paper Products Other (PHARMACEUTICALS) Based in BIRMINGHAM, AL Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 20, 2004
Policy effective · Dec 15, 2025
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 252 days Inactive Apr 12, 2004 → reinstated Dec 20, 2004
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JACK MESSERLY
Company officer 2: JIM MESSERLY
Cargo: General Freight, Paper Products, Other (PHARMACEUTICALS)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC (USDOT 674363)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JACK MESSERLY (Company officer); JIM MESSERLY (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 252 days — Inactive Apr 12, 2004 → reinstated Dec 20, 2004

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/674363/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331354 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

3 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 674363
In FMCSA records since Jan 29, 1997 (~29y)
MC / docket MC313169
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JACK MESSERLY
Company officer 2 JIM MESSERLY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Paper Products, Other (PHARMACEUTICALS)
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 225,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3000 COMMERCE SQUARE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210-1544
Mailing
2051 FRANKLIN WAY
MARIETTA, GA 30067-8712
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 674363
In FMCSA records since Jan 29, 1997 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 225,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 0 3 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
6
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC is a corporation based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 674363. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Birmingham, AL. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for contract, freight forwarder, and common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 331,354 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,354 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,354 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 12, 2004 to Dec 20, 2004 (252 days)
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78541033 May 1, 2023 FL 1 I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 391.15(a), 393.95(f), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0000689099 Sep 10, 2020 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL0008662142 May 26, 2018 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8697648908 May 9, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL004619151A Feb 28, 2014 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL008528545A Oct 1, 2008 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL003503067A Mar 21, 2003 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown FF011838 common N
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 5, 2005 MC313169-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 23, 2005 MC313169-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Dec 20, 2004 MC313169-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (56 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. ATU0035-01 34 Dec 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. ATU0035-01 91X $1,000,000 Dec 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
HOUSTON CASUALTY CO. ATU0035-01 BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFTLDCH000119-01 CARGO May 1, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFTLDCH000119-01 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFTLDCH000119-00 BIPD/Primary May 6, 2024 May 1, 2025 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFTLDCH000119-00 CARGO May 6, 2024 May 1, 2025 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631623AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2023 May 6, 2024 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631623AA CARGO May 6, 2023 May 6, 2024 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631622AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2022 May 6, 2023 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631622AA CARGO May 6, 2022 May 15, 2023 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631622AA CARGO May 6, 2022 May 6, 2023 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631622AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2022 May 15, 2023 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631621AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2021 May 6, 2022 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631621AA CARGO May 6, 2021 May 6, 2022 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631620AA CARGO May 6, 2020 May 6, 2021 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631620AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2020 May 6, 2021 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631619AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2019 May 6, 2020 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631619AA CARGO May 6, 2019 May 6, 2020 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631618AA CARGO May 6, 2018 May 6, 2019 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1084ZFT10631618AA BIPD/Primary May 6, 2018 May 6, 2019 CANCELLED
NGM INSURANCE COMPANY S-820437 84 Nov 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
NGM INSURANCE COMPANY S-820437 84 Oct 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
NGM INSURANCE COMPANY S-820437 SURETY Jan 31, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHA8183434 CARGO May 6, 2010 May 6, 2018 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOUSTON CASUALTY CO.
  2. Dec 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  3. May 1, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  4. Apr 30, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. May 6, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  6. May 15, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  7. May 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  8. May 3, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. May 9, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. May 6, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  11. May 6, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  12. Apr 29, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. May 6, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  14. May 4, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. May 7, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. May 6, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  17. May 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. May 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  19. Dec 3, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Oct 29, 2013
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER
    Details →
  21. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NGM INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jan 31, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. May 7, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. May 6, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  26. Mar 31, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  27. May 12, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. May 6, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  29. May 8, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. May 6, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  31. May 7, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. May 6, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  33. May 8, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. May 6, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  35. May 6, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  36. May 5, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Apr 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  38. Apr 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  39. Apr 6, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  40. Feb 23, 2005
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST FL 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.15(a) Driving a CMV while disqualified Driver Fitness 1 1
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC

Is COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 674363 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC's safety rating?
COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC had?
1 roadside inspection are on file for COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC's out-of-service rate?
COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC based?
COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3000 COMMERCE SQUARE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35210-1544. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC313169). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC operate?
COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC had any crashes?
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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