DSS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 706630 • 3000 CORAL CIRCLE, ALMA, AR, 72921
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-237503 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 1, 2012 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01125400 | ON FILE | May 1, 2007 | Jun 5, 2012 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 466003 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2005 | May 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 466003 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2005 | Jun 5, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 300533 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 1997 | Apr 14, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 300533 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 1997 | Jun 7, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 300533 | TRANSFERRED | Jan 7, 1997 | Oct 16, 1997 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 300533 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 1997 | Oct 7, 1997 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 300533 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 14, 1995 | Jan 11, 1997 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 300533 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 1995 | Jan 7, 1997 |
| UNITED SOUTHERN ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DB10249 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 1990 | May 6, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01125400 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 466003 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2007 | Jun 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 466003 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2007 | May 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 300533 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2005 | Jun 7, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 300533 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2005 | Apr 14, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 300533 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 1997 | Oct 16, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 300533 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 1997 | Oct 7, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 300533 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 1997 | Jan 11, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 300533 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 1997 | Jan 7, 1997 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SOUTHERN ASSURANCE CO. | DB10249 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 1995 | May 6, 1995 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC237503 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2012 |
| MC237503 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2005 |
| MC237503 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 14, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC237503 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 19, 1997 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 8, 1997 |
| MC237503 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC237503 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1992 | TRANSFERRED | Sep 16, 1997 |
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
5 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87124887 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86400307 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86368562 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | CIMC VEHIC FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84809083 | MOORETON ND | ND | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 83574594 | SISSETON SD | SD | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.60D, 393.55D2-B | No |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 83563759 | MOORETON ND | ND | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83153638 | VERMILLION SD | SD | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82485832 | FREMONT SCALE | NE | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 23, 2024 | 81734196 | BAUDETTE MN | MN | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 81452702 | BENTON AR | AR | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 390.21T(b)(1), 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 81072356 | I-30 EB | AR | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 390.21T(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records