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A & B EXPRESS LLC
DBA: Owner
Baxter Springs, KS
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1336788 · MC 553020
Active
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-553020 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC553020
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1336788
MC Number
MC-553020
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 15, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 23, 2005
Authority Reinstated
July 15, 2024
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Baxter Springs, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR1
KS1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF45208P1039002 | 3 | — |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X5RD346623 | 3 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | 0323000207 | LIBERTY KS | II | 10 | — | R6 RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB8X5RD346623 1TTF45208P1039002 |
KS 170474 OK AX4747 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | 4410000062 | GRAVETTE AR | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB8X5RD346623 1TTF45208P1039002 |
KS 170474 OK AX4747 |
| December 30, 2024 | N114152964 | SH10/SH69A, OK | II | 5 | — | S/A CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB8X5RD346623 1TTF45208P1039002 |
KS 170474 OK AX4747 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| R6 RECYCLING | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 24, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 9, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 26, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 21, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 17, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 24, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
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