HIWAY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 884096 • 1684 ROAD 140, LAKIN, KS, 67860

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
884,096
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6203556111
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,726,662
Physical Address
1684 ROAD 140, LAKIN, KS, 67860
Mailing Address
PO BOX 8, LAKIN, KS, 67860
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 12.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 5.8 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 19, 2010
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-386584ACTIVEUnknownJul 15, 2010
Common CarrierMC-386584ACTIVEUnknownJul 15, 2010

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTF653994ON FILEJul 19, 2010Aug 30, 2011
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGT101310ON FILEJul 19, 2006Jul 19, 2010

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGT101363CANCELLEDAug 1, 2007Jul 19, 2010
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBA2486353CANCELLEDJul 7, 2000Jul 19, 2006
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA2486353CANCELLEDJul 7, 2000Jul 19, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF653994CARGOAug 30, 2011Aug 30, 2011
CANCELAMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGT101310BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2010Jul 19, 2010
CANCELAMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGT101363CARGOJul 19, 2010Jul 19, 2010
CANCELWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2486353BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2006Jul 19, 2006
CANCELWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBA2486353CARGOJul 19, 2006Jul 19, 2006

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC386584COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 15, 2010
MC386584CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 15, 2010
MC386584MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 22, 2007Unknown
MC386584CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 22, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 18, 2006
MC386584MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 14, 2000Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
64
Violations
132
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.1%
Driver OOS %
12.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
May
5
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
7
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 64 of 64 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states64 inspections

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Violation Summary (132 violations from 64 inspections)

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Violation Summary (132 violations from 64 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1723Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SABrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(b)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(a)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(b)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11General/Admin
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.06vs nat'l 1.80
+0.26 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (64 inspections)

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Inspection History (64 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 20, 202687395082PIKE COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687024534LAMAR COCOLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E-B, 393.45D-B, 393.78A-WSNo
Jan 28, 2026869150232 MILES N. OF LAVERNEOKLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 9, 202686866546RoadsideTXLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER5393.9, 393.19, 393.9TNo
Dec 8, 202586513784METAIRIE LALALevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Oct 28, 202586197819FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 2WILX SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Oct 22, 202586130297GRANT COUNTY - 067KSLevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 20, 202586112578LAMAR COCOLevel 1MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 16, 202586078096LIBERAL KSKSLevel 1WESTERN SEMI-TRAILER4393.11A1-CSURR, 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA, 393.11B-CSLRRYes
Oct 8, 202586005265KEARNY COUNTY - 093KSLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 393.95A1No
Oct 2, 202585970220FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 2, 202585998695GARDEN CITY KSKSLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Sep 30, 202585931408LAMAR COCOLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 28, 202585091623HIGHWAYKSLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LSLINo
Jun 22, 202585129374RoadsideILLevel 3KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 18, 202585001755GRAY COUNTY - 069KSLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 10, 202584924201LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 5, 202584890967LAMAR COCOLevel 1TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER11393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Apr 29, 202584543845LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11A1-LBL, 390.21TC-MCNo
Apr 24, 202584504888US385 SBTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6393.209E, 393.78, 393.83GNo
Apr 16, 20258443024001 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 14, 202584413573HOLLY COCOLevel 3TIMPTE IN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 23, 202584208690KEARNY COUNTY - 093KSLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 18, 202584155049VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3TIMPTE IN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 9, 202584080514FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 16, 202583638537GRANT COUNTY - 067KSLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER2393.60C, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 6, 202583537510LAVERNEOKLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 202483390137US82 WBTXLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1393.203ENo
Dec 2, 202483288390U.S. 64 JCTOKLevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 25, 202483244801BOISE CITY CITY LIMITSOKLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202483186572US 60 MP 430TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.203E, 393.9T, 393.9TSNo
Oct 21, 202482965665LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 19, 202482954748FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 3, 202482835751LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11(a)(1), 393.11(b)No
Sep 21, 202482735002RoadsideKSLevel 2TRVS SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 393.9(a)No
Sep 16, 202482704233ROADSIDELALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.22(a), 392.22(b)No
Sep 16, 202482683639LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 1WESE SEMI-TRAILER9396.5(b), 393.205(c), 393.9(a)Yes
Sep 10, 202482632989FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 1TIMP SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.9(a), 393.11Yes
Sep 8, 202482628850VAN BUREN ARARLevel 1TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER10393.47(e), 393.78(a), 393.53(b)Yes
Aug 12, 202482381574HOBBS PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 10, 202482360114FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 7, 202482367697HOLLY COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 4, 202482060238I-26 EBSCLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Jul 2, 202482063048RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9(a), 393.11, 393.60(d)Yes
Jun 28, 202481997228CRAWFORDSVILLE ARARLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 10, 202481842363RoadsideIALevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 390.21T(b)No
May 28, 202481764667LAMAR COCOLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 22, 202481785320US RT 67 N/BILLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.75(g), 391.15(a)Yes
Apr 3, 202481267987FINNEY COUNTY - 055KSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.9(a)No
Apr 3, 202481301707LAMAR COCOLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER10393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.17(c)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

48 total · 20.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 23, 2025KSTOW00GARDEN CITYAnderson...120464HIWAY EXPRESS INC
Jun 22, 2025ILTOW00MORTON TWPI-74...390021HIWAY EXPRESS INC
Mar 13, 2024TXINJURY02NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...GJ0124HIWAY EXPRESS INC
Mar 9, 2024OKINJURY02TurpinUS-83...670592HIWAY EXPRESS INC
May 18, 2023TXTOW00AMARILLOS 400 BUCHANAN ST...LT0916HIWAY EXPRESS INC
Aug 18, 2021TXTOW00NORTH RICHLAND HILLS7900 NE LOOP 820 EB LOOP...F42410HIWAY EXPRESS INC
May 26, 2021KSTOW00U83...120464HIWAY EXPRESS INC
Jun 4, 2020COTOW00
Apr 27, 2020ILTOW00
Aug 15, 2019TXTOW00
Nov 12, 2018COINJURY02
Mar 20, 2017COTOW00
Feb 23, 2017TXTOW00
Nov 6, 2016KSINJURY01
Oct 11, 2016KSINJURY01
Aug 19, 2016KSTOW00
Feb 22, 2012ORTOW00
Dec 16, 2011NDTOW00
Aug 24, 2009COTOW00
Jun 11, 2009OKINJURY01
Nov 20, 2007NETOW00
Nov 7, 2007KSTOW00
May 17, 2007KSINJURY01
Jan 7, 2006KSTOW00
Jun 16, 2005MOTOW00

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 13, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 9, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OK
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 18, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 18, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 26, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 12, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 23, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 6, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 11, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 22, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 16, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 19, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 15, 2010
Authority
Jul 15, 2010
Authority
Aug 24, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 11, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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