ROSS EXPRESS LLC
BOSCAWEN, NH
DBA: ROSS EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 116 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ROSS EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 86179) 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: $5,000,000 Officer(s): STEPHEN E. BROWN (Company officer); CHAD ENGLAND (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 116 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/86179/ As of: Jul 24, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 0.5% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 11.5% vs peer median 17.5% (better). n=3642 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Dec 1, 2025
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Process AgentINTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC139115ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 203 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 269 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 31 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 116 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 296 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 200 | 200 | 7 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 15 | 4 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.5% | 57.14% |
| 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
ROSS EXPRESS LLC is a corporation based in BOSCAWEN, NH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 86179. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 234 power units and 226 drivers, with 296 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.5%. 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.
ROSS EXPRESS LLC is a large fleet, operating 234 power units and 226 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Boscawen, NH. Across 200 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.0% out-of-service rate, with 12 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
200 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 170% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MA (61) and ME (39), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 234 power units (large fleet) and 226 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, 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 3,642 ACTIVE carriers operating 117–351 power units (±50% of this carrier's 234 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 61 | 2 | 3.3% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 36 | 1 | 2.8% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 35 | 2 | 5.7% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 34 | 4 | 11.8% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 20 | 4 | 20.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 233 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 82 | |
| Utility | 32 | |
| Stoughton | 27 | |
| International | 13 | |
| Vanguard | 9 |
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 | 2 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | — | 0.90 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | — | 3.02 | 3 | — | 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 (296 rows) View all 296 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88430050 | Jul 16, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88292398 | Jul 1, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88240091 | Jun 25, 2026 | ME | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BLMCBAD, 172.502A1-HMPP | Yes |
| 88229832 | Jun 23, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88227172 | Jun 23, 2026 | NH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88110178 | Jun 11, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.75B-TFV | No |
| 88078085 | Jun 8, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88069504 | Jun 8, 2026 | CT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88020161 | Jun 2, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88006246 | Jun 1, 2026 | NH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C1-B | No |
| 87975972 | May 28, 2026 | VT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87906691 | May 19, 2026 | NH | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ihc
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0 | — | No |
| 87863301 | May 14, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87863179 | May 14, 2026 | VT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLI, 177.801-HMHCNP | Yes |
| 87820921 | May 12, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 87819696 | May 12, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87784647 | May 7, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87769638 | May 6, 2026 | ME | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87762573 | May 4, 2026 | ME | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 87759128 | May 3, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87705974 | Apr 29, 2026 | CT | 1 | FARMINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 9A-LSLIWR, 45B2-B-AIR, 9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 87670957 | Apr 24, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-MILLBURY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 16AD | No |
| 87606110 | Apr 14, 2026 | VT | 1 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87571090 | Apr 13, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-BRAINTREE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLDL | No |
| 87507642 | Apr 6, 2026 | ME | 1 | YORK - SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (116 rows) View all 116 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME800-114-AC | Feb 24, 2026 | ME | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MATBC0036423 | Dec 11, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2500428580 | Dec 5, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MEG00S023793 | May 20, 2025 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0035155 | Apr 9, 2025 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MATBC0034512 | Jan 8, 2025 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NH2024161963 | Dec 11, 2024 | NH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NH2024137304 | Oct 22, 2024 | NH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NH2024130545 | Oct 8, 2024 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0033255 | Jun 26, 2024 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000273796 | Jun 11, 2024 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH2024053983 | May 4, 2024 | NH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME000O-94-AC | Feb 1, 2024 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2300497359 | Dec 19, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0031283 | Aug 23, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATRV0018996 | Jun 15, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH9242200346 | Nov 23, 2022 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0004741622 | May 6, 2022 | NH | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MA1004114032 | Apr 18, 2022 | MA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NH0003637922 | Apr 8, 2022 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH9242100260 | Oct 1, 2021 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2100061766 | Jun 10, 2021 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME700-011466 | Feb 18, 2021 | ME | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ME6000010702 | Nov 11, 2020 | ME | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| RI0000593665 | May 19, 2020 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 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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| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 14206404 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Dec 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13550 | BIPD | — | Jul 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA 1500378 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA1500377 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2002 | Aug 28, 2018 | NAME CHANGED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500378 10 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 1996 | Aug 28, 2018 | NAME CHANGED |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500378 10 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-111-225816-043 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 1993 | Jul 21, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1111 225816023 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 1993 | Jan 1, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Aug 28, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 2018insuranceNAMECHG — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2018
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2002
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Jul 21, 2002insuranceCANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 19, 1994
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Nov 17, 1992
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Jun 11, 1981
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CANTERBURY | NH | 15 | 0 |
| H-WESTON | MA | 11 | 0 |
| H-MILLBURY | MA | 10 | 1 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 9 | 1 |
| NH | NH | 8 | 0 |
| VT | VT | 7 | 0 |
| H-AUBURN | MA | 5 | 0 |
| H-SPRINGFIELD | MA | 5 | 1 |
| COLCHESTER NB WS | VT | 5 | 1 |
| WILLISTON RA NB | VT | 5 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 172.504(a) | Vehicle not placarded as required | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 1 |
| 177.817(e) | Shipping paper accessibility | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 |
| 177.823(a) | No placards/markings when required | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 |
| 177.848(d) | Prohibited loading, transportation, or storage combination of hazardous materials | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 |
| 392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
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Docket MC139115
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC
BOC-3 process agent · 4,362 carriers served
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296 inspections
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116 reportable crashes
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How to verify ROSS EXPRESS LLC
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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.
- 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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