COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 252 days Inactive Apr 12, 2004 → reinstated Dec 20, 2004
- 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
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.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331354 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
3 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceHOUSTON CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Dec 15, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC313169ACTIVE
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).
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.
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.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.
Risk Signals
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).
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 |
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| 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 →
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 |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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Dec 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — HOUSTON CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Apr 30, 2025
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May 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 15, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 3, 2023
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May 9, 2022
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May 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 6, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Apr 29, 2021
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May 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 4, 2020
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May 7, 2019
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May 6, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 6, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 6, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 3, 2013
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Oct 29, 2013
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NGM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 7, 2010
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May 6, 2010insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Mar 31, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 12, 2009
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May 6, 2009insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 8, 2008
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May 6, 2008insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 7, 2007
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May 6, 2007insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 8, 2006
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May 6, 2006insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 6, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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May 5, 2005
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Apr 12, 2005
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Apr 12, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 6, 2005insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 23, 2005
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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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify COURIER EXPRESS BIRMINGHAM INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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