HIWAY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 884096 • 1684 ROAD 140, LAKIN, KS, 67860
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF653994 | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2010 | Aug 30, 2011 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GT101310 | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2006 | Jul 19, 2010 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GT101363 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Jul 19, 2010 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2486353 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2000 | Jul 19, 2006 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2486353 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2000 | Jul 19, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF653994 | CARGO | Aug 30, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT101310 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2010 | Jul 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT101363 | CARGO | Jul 19, 2010 | Jul 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2486353 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2006 | Jul 19, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2486353 | CARGO | Jul 19, 2006 | Jul 19, 2006 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC386584 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2010 |
| MC386584 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2010 |
| MC386584 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC386584 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2006 |
| MC386584 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 14, 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
12 states • 64 inspections
Violation Summary (132 violations from 64 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 17 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (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 available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (64 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARDEN CITY | Anderson | ...120464 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 22, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORTON TWP | I-74 | ...390021 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 13, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GJ0124 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 9, 2024 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Turpin | US-83 | ...670592 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| May 18, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMARILLO | S 400 BUCHANAN ST | ...LT0916 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH RICHLAND HILLS | 7900 NE LOOP 820 EB LOOP | ...F42410 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| May 26, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U83 | ...120464 | HIWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 4, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2016 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2016 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2012 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2011 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2009 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2009 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2007 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2007 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2007 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2006 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2005 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events