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HARD KNOCKS EXPRESS LLC
Omaha, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1895451 · MC 741632
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-741632 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC741632
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT52850A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1895451
MC Number
MC-741632
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 29, 2009
Authority Granted
March 31, 2011
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Omaha, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL1
AR1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620HW704174 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D449275 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1PN330182 | 1 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | 4220001524 | GREENWOOD AR | III | 1 | — | YOUNG HOLLOW NURSERY INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1PN330182 1GRAA0620HW704174 |
IN 3910447 NE 294045 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 1191000568 | PELHAM AL | III | — | — | OS SALESCO INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG30D449275 1GRAA0620HW704174 |
NE 418778 NE 294045 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| YOUNG HOLLOW NURSERY INC. | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| OS SALESCO INC. | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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