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GUARDIAN EXPRESS LLC
La Crosse, WI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2163607 · MC 751809
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-751809 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
35.3% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC751809
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT45874A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2163607
MC Number
MC-751809
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 14, 2011
Authority Granted
July 1, 2011
Annual Mileage
209,896 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
801 Lancaster Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Jason Jones
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (12.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.0pp higher)
35.3% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
8 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | NM | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC3
IA2
MS2
MT2
TN2
TX2
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Pickup
3
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1C9WF4024MS678207 | 6 | 2 |
| 2026 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT4ULEY2TF148092 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT42YEY9JF204285 | 3 | 3 |
| Xon | Semi-trailer | 7LEGF4022T5805424 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK37LV80319 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531AU973401 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8EJ406418 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ai Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3F7BGP40XPA000101 | 2 | 2 |
| Gmc | Straight Truck | 1GT42YE9JF204285 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA1PS005484 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CU277335 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2KD605203 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL7PG623280 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS510267 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML9JL468228 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | 172K000061 | IA, IA | II | 1 | — | DRAKEWILLIAMS STEEL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM XON |
3C63RRHL7PG623280 7LEGF4022T5805424 |
TX XNW7362 TX 431038N |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 1518000408 | COLLINSVILLE AL | III | 1 | — | ALABAMA METAL INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC UNPUBLISHE |
1GT4ULEY2TF148092 1C9WF4024MS678207 |
MS B2629648 MS 87937T |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | I3A0140135 | PORTLAND TN | I | — | — | GRABER FARM SUPPLY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC UNPUBLISHE |
1GT4ULEY2TF148092 1C9WF4024MS678207 |
MS B2629648 MS TLR87937T |
| June 11, 2026 | 4127090991 | 016 - MARION - I-57 N/B, IL | II | 5 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GMC CBGT |
1GT4ULEY2TF148092 1C9WF4024MS678207 |
MS B2629648 MS TLR87937T |
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.25F | Stop lamp violations | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 7641151799 | PIKE COUNTY, MS | I | 2 | — | SOUTHLAND GRID STRUCTURES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GMC TRLR |
1GT4ULEY2TF148092 1C9WF4024MS678207 |
MS 140AFC MS TLR87937T |
| 395.8D4-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of carrier for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 7FGA9DEK1Y | IH-0035 IN BEXAR CO. (133-173), TX | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X2KD605203 |
WI 10288AW |
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | H900150975 | OK, OK | I | — | — | DOLLFOTX | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA1PS005484 |
CA EP23244 |
| May 11, 2026 | 0367000148 | LAGRANGE GA | III | — | — | DODGEVILLE WAREHOUSE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAMMMML9JL468228 |
GA ZTE916 |
| April 23, 2026 | I039801423 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | SOUTHEAST COOLER CORP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC CUSTOM BUI |
1GT4ULEY2TF148092 1C9WF4024MS678207 |
MS 140AFC MS 87937T |
| April 21, 2026 | 0006867669 | US23 AT DAVE CHASTAIN RD, NC | I | 2 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC CBGT |
1GT4ULEY2TF148092 1C9WF4024MS678207 |
MS 140AFC MS 87937T |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DRAKEWILLIAMS STEEL | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| ALABAMA METAL INDUSTRIES | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| GRABER FARM SUPPLY | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAND GRID STRUCTURES | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| DOLLFOTX | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| DODGEVILLE WAREHOUSE | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| SOUTHEAST COOLER CORP | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| HOMER CITY | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| INTEGRITY | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| GAURDIAN EXPRESS LLC | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEM | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| ARCADIS FARMS LLC | 1 | July 5, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 23, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 1, 2011 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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