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SERVICE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC

Joins 19 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (CANAL INSURANCE CO.) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.

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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Oct 1, 2009
Coverage resumed · Oct 25, 2010
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 15, 2022
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 23, 2009
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 2627 days Jul 23, 2002 → Oct 1, 2009
  • Prior insurance gap · 11 days Oct 14, 2010 → Oct 25, 2010
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3018 days Inactive Dec 9, 2013 → reinstated Mar 15, 2022
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2573 days Inactive Oct 7, 2002 → reinstated Oct 23, 2009
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A $20 BOC-3 Filing LLC Details →
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SERVICE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 976601)
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: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 2627 days — Jul 23, 2002 → Oct 1, 2009
  • Prior insurance gap · 11 days — Oct 14, 2010 → Oct 25, 2010
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3018 days — Inactive Dec 9, 2013 → reinstated Mar 15, 2022
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2573 days — Inactive Oct 7, 2002 → reinstated Oct 23, 2009
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 0.00%

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 Filing LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/976601/
As of: Oct 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 976601 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: BLITZ ABAD Company officer 2: CHERYL SORIA General Freight Intermodal Containers Based in CARSON, CA

FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer

TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=194110 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Field change history →
Operating authority
common
Insurance

CANAL INSURANCE CO. · BMC-91X · $750,000

1 active liability filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 976601
In FMCSA records since Sep 6, 2001 (~25y)
Company officer BLITZ ABAD
Company officer 2 CHERYL SORIA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 30,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
520 E CARSON PLAZA COURT STE 201
CARSON, CA 90746
Mailing
520 E CARSON PLAZA COURT 201
CARSON, CA 90746
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 976601
In FMCSA records since Sep 6, 2001 (~25y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 30,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.68 vs 1.80 -0.12
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
BMC-91X · $750,000 · CT7449101871
Effective Mar 1, 2026
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2022-03-15 (1,679 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.

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Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 23 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 19 19 0
OOS inspections 0 7 0
OOS percentage 0% 36.84% —
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
6
Inspections
23
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 194,110 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 194,110 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 194,110 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 9, 2013 to Mar 15, 2022 (3018 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 7, 2002 to Oct 23, 2009 (2573 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 23, 2002 to Oct 1, 2009 (2627 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 14, 2010 to Oct 25, 2010 (11 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 30, 2013 to Mar 4, 2022 (3016 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)

2024-01 2026-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 19 7 36.8% Oct 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hyundai Translead 11
International 11
Freightliner 6
Volvo 6
CIMC 2
Cimr 1
Meco 1
Mecox 1
Theu 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 16 — 8.00 8 — Oct 5, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
89154000 Oct 1, 2026 CA 1 WB PERALTA SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 396.5B-HWSL, 393.65C-FIS, 390.21TC-MC No
89049743 Sep 21, 2026 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 — No
88756907 Aug 20, 2026 CA 2 CONEJO IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
87888110 May 18, 2026 CA 1 WB PERALTA SCALE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 — No
87705688 Apr 27, 2026 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE NB IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 45D-B No
87514834 Apr 6, 2026 CA 1 PERALTA SCALES E/B
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 — Yes
87425185 Mar 25, 2026 CA 5 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.81-H No
87080823 Feb 17, 2026 CA 3 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 — No
86855447 Jan 21, 2026 CA 1 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.207A-SAPPCBLM No
86145379 Oct 23, 2025 CA 1 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9A-LSLI, 393.45D-B No
86061668 Oct 15, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 — No
85883319 Sep 25, 2025 CA 2 405 NB CARSON SCALES
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.78 No
85259867 Jul 18, 2025 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
84790843 May 23, 2025 CA 1 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47D2-BLTBD Yes
84459713 Apr 21, 2025 CA 1 ca-peralta-scales--e/b
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LSLI No
84286723 Mar 31, 2025 CA 2 ca-carson--scales
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LBL, 392.2-SLLEQP No
84134633 Mar 13, 2025 CA 1 CONEJO CVEF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
7 396.3A1-BOS, 393.126B-CIM, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
84018308 Feb 28, 2025 CA 1 WB PERALTA SCALE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
6 393.126B-CIM, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-ALATR Yes
83053425 Oct 30, 2024 CA 1 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
6 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.207A-SUBL, 396.3A1-STLT Yes
82624973 Sep 10, 2024 CA 2 CARSON SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2 Yes
82246109 Jul 26, 2024 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.75(a)(3), 393.207(a), 393.53(b) Yes
81580824 May 9, 2024 CA 1 CARSON PLATFORM
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2, 393.209(e) No
80551119 Jan 5, 2024 CA 2 405 NB CARSON SCALES
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX3POCHQE1LU Feb 26, 2013 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC412344 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (7 letters, 3 PDFs available)

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.

Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.

Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 6, 2022 MC412344 Name Change Revocation Name Change →
Mar 15, 2022 MC412344-P Reinstatement Letter Reinstatement Reinstatement Letter →
Apr 8, 2021 MC412344 Name Change Reinstatement Metadata only
Apr 5, 2021 MC412344 Name Change Reinstatement Metadata only
Oct 28, 2010 MC412344-P Reinstatement Letter Reinstatement Reinstatement Letter →
Oct 23, 2009 MC412344-P Reinstatement Letter Reinstatement Metadata only
Oct 19, 2009 MC412344 Name Change Reinstatement Metadata only
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT7449101871 91X $750,000 Mar 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY BE20173532-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 6, 2025 Mar 1, 2026 CANCELLED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY BE20173532-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 2, 2025 Oct 6, 2025 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY BE20173532-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 2, 2025 Oct 26, 2025 CANCELLED
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY IML20246300-201A BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2024 Jul 1, 2025 CANCELLED
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY IML20236300-201B BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2023 Jun 1, 2024 REPLACED
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY IML20226300-201B BIPD/Primary — Mar 30, 2022 Mar 1, 2023 REPLACED
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY IML20226300-201B BIPD/Primary — Mar 4, 2022 May 9, 2022 NAME CHANGED
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY IML20226300-201B BIPD/Primary — Mar 4, 2022 Mar 30, 2022 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 3016 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 30, 2013 to Mar 4, 2022
SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY XTP40240 BIPD/Primary — Oct 25, 2013 Nov 30, 2013 CANCELLED
ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MAC-0001100-12-1139 BIPD/Primary — Oct 25, 2012 Oct 25, 2013 REPLACED
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY TLH002946-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 16, 2012 Oct 25, 2012 CANCELLED
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY TLH002946-01 BIPD/Primary — Oct 25, 2011 Aug 16, 2012 CANCELLED
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY TLH002946-00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2011 Oct 25, 2011 CANCELLED
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY TLH002946-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 2011 Feb 9, 2011 CANCELLED
TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY TLH002946-00 BIPD/Primary — Oct 25, 2010 Jan 13, 2011 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 11 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 14, 2010 to Oct 25, 2010
SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY MTP0010450 BIPD/Primary — Feb 6, 2010 Oct 14, 2010 CANCELLED
SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY MTP0010450 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2009 Feb 6, 2010 CANCELLED
SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY MTP0010319 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2009 Jan 3, 2010 CANCELLED
SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY MTP0010319 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2009 Dec 22, 2009 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 2627 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 23, 2002 to Oct 1, 2009
UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CTP 1000671 BIPD/Primary — Jul 23, 2001 Jul 23, 2002 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 1, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 26, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Oct 26, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 8, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Oct 6, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 3, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jul 1, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jun 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Mar 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. May 9, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Apr 4, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Mar 30, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
  13. Mar 15, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. Dec 9, 2013
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3018 days (through Mar 15, 2022)
  17. Nov 30, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 30, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3016 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 4, 2022)
  19. Oct 25, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  20. Oct 26, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Oct 25, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Aug 16, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jul 27, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Oct 26, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  25. Oct 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 9, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Feb 4, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  28. Jan 13, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Dec 29, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  30. Oct 20, 2010
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Oct 20, 2010
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  32. Oct 14, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Oct 14, 2010
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 11 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 25, 2010)
  34. Feb 6, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Jan 19, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  36. Jan 3, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Dec 24, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Dec 22, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SUTTER INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Oct 7, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Oct 7, 2002
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 2573 days (through Oct 23, 2009)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 5 3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.209(e) Power steering violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0

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