AUTO EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 679284 • 26719 MASTERS WAY, SEAFORD, DE, 19973
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT744892001 | ON FILE | May 1, 2017 | Jun 7, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT744892-8098-071 | ON FILE | May 1, 2007 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT744892-3698-111 | REPLACED | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2017 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN01041 | REPLACED | May 1, 2006 | May 1, 2007 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN01041 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2006 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CB0265 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2004 | May 26, 2006 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CB0265 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2006 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7448927098-001 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2000 | May 1, 2011 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7448927098-991 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1999 | May 1, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7448927098-991 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1999 | Jun 8, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7448926898-988 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1998 | Feb 1, 2000 |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CARGO | CCIMG 333 73 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 1998 | Sep 18, 1999 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 248928 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC994124 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 1997 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC994124 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 1997 | Sep 10, 1998 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2123690497 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 1997 | May 24, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT744892001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT744892-3698-111 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7448927098-001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT744892-8098-071 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN01041 | CARGO | Jun 2, 2007 | Jun 2, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN01041 | CARGO | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CB0265 | CARGO | May 26, 2006 | May 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CB0265 | CARGO | May 1, 2006 | May 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7448927098-991 | CARGO | Jun 8, 2004 | Jun 8, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7448927098-991 | CARGO | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 7448926898-988 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2000 | Feb 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CCIMG 333 73 | CARGO | Sep 18, 1999 | Sep 18, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC994124 | CARGO | Sep 10, 1998 | Sep 10, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 248928 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1998 | Sep 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC994124 | CARGO | Aug 10, 1998 | Aug 10, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2123690497 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 1998 | May 24, 1998 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC316040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2007 |
| MC316040 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 15, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC316040 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 1999 |
| MC316040 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 1998 | — | 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
8 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 5 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CAMDEN | US13 S DUPONT HWY | ...415771 | AUTO EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 17, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WISCONSIN AVE | ...237922 | AUTO EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 24, 2017 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2012 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2011 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2009 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2007 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2006 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2005 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2005 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2002 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2001 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2000 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events