IRISH EXPRESS INC
USDOT 846748 • 32750 WABAUNSEE ROAD, ALMA, KS, 66401
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-374204 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 7, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF010466 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2393327(U) | ON FILE | Dec 27, 2002 | Dec 30, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF010466 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002385 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2014 | Feb 4, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002385 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2014 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2393327(U) | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2006 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2393327(U) | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2006 | Jan 10, 2015 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2393327(U) | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2002 | Nov 21, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9ZW52 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2000 | Dec 27, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9ZW52 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2000 | Dec 27, 2002 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347047 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC057353 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC057353 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC057353 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 26, 2000 | Sep 7, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347047 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347047 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 21, 2000 | Sep 7, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010466 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF010466 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002385 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2020 | Feb 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002385 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2393327(U) | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2015 | Jan 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2393327(U) | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2393327(U) | CARGO | Dec 30, 2011 | Dec 30, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2393327(U) | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2006 | Nov 21, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ZW52 | CARGO | Dec 27, 2002 | Dec 27, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ZW52 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2002 | Dec 27, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC057353 | CARGO | Dec 27, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 347047 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2000 | Dec 27, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC057353 | CARGO | Sep 7, 2000 | Sep 7, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 347047 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2000 | Sep 7, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC057353 | CARGO | Aug 16, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 347047 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC374204 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2015 |
| MC374204 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC374204 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 2, 2000 | — | 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
19 states • 78 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 78 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.132(c)(5) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d)(1) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(3) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (78 inspections)
Showing 50 of 78
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...613207 | IRISH EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 17, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...613209 | IRISH EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 3, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEWISVILLE | S 1100 I35E | ...493612 | IRISH EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 28, 2022 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SOUTH SIOUX CITY | I- 129 | ...810300 | IRISH EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 6, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | ABILENE | BUCKEYE | ...613205 | IRISH EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 24, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2020 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2014 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2013 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2013 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2013 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2011 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2009 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2008 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2006 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2006 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events