MIDNIGHT EXPRESS & CARTAGE LTD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIDNIGHT EXPRESS & CARTAGE LTD (USDOT 680203) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): GARY GARRARD (Company officer); KYLE GARRARD (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/680203/ As of: Jul 17, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 18.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132139 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Nov 15, 2023
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS & CARTAGE LTD is a corporation based in MISSISSAUGA, ON, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 680203. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 8 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS & CARTAGE LTD is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Mississauga, ON. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,400% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NY (15 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.8% of violations); top code 390.21TB1-MC (390.21TB1-MC) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; International, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,139 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Feb 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 14 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.78 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87123793 | Feb 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86786645 | Jan 7, 2026 | NY | 3 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86524120 | Dec 3, 2025 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85464347 | Aug 5, 2025 | NY | 2 | LEWISTON NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84451578 | Apr 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83963025 | Feb 19, 2025 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83736290 | Jan 24, 2025 | NY | 3 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83373125 | Dec 5, 2024 | NY | 2 | HAMBURG NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83350870 | Dec 3, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 83350596 | Dec 3, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 83303453 | Nov 27, 2024 | NY | 3 | LEWISTON NY |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83124831 | Nov 4, 2024 | NY | 3 | BUFFALO NY |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82240408 | Jul 23, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81970517 | Jun 25, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81628067 | May 14, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80870784 | Feb 13, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA704881700X | May 1, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP19000740 | Oct 6, 2014 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3528845100 | Jun 12, 2014 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA809225400X | Jun 29, 2008 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3184740300 | Jun 8, 2006 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3164263700 | Dec 22, 2005 | NY | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NYSP00850940 | Dec 19, 2005 | NY | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0004642993 | Feb 1, 2003 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| UT0200024572 | Jun 7, 2002 | UT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY011186260A | Mar 16, 2001 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA011074000A | Oct 12, 2000 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC253229 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMBA 23177056 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 15, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 23177056 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 23177056 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2023 | Oct 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA | RMBA 23177056 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2021 | Nov 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 7J9000314 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000025 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 22, 2015 | Jun 30, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9996247 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2005 | May 30, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9996247 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2005 | Apr 22, 2015 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9996247 | CARGO | — | Apr 30, 2005 | May 30, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990213 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2001 | Jun 10, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990213 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2005 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990213 | CARGO | — | Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2005 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990213 | CARGO | — | Apr 30, 2001 | Jun 10, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | E3G00549800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2001 | Jun 29, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | IMC 111784 | CARGO | — | Mar 17, 1999 | Apr 30, 2001 | REPLACED |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | E3G00534500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 1999 | Mar 22, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| MAPLEX GENERAL INSURANCE CO. | MA711191 | BIPD | — | Aug 1, 1992 | Mar 17, 1999 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 13, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Nov 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Nov 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
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Jun 30, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 30, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 30, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 22, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2008
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Jun 10, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 30, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 30, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 24, 2001
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Mar 22, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 17, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — MAPLEX GENERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 9, 1996
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Nov 26, 1993
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO NY | NY | 9 | 0 |
| BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE | NY | 4 | 1 |
| LEWISTON NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| HAMBURG NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC253229
common · N · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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MAPLEX GENERAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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16 inspections
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11 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIDNIGHT EXPRESS & CARTAGE LTD
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- 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.
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