FMCSA Carrier Profile
A&B EXPRESS LLC
DBA: Owner
Des Moines, IA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 5 mo
Authority
Active
MC-813902 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% 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 13 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 160.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC813902
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT5618613487
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2372032
MC Number
MC-813902
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2013
Authority Granted
February 28, 2013
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1338 Harrison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Adan Abdirahman
Officer 2
Abdi Abdirahman
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Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate160.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (139.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD55ESFP1741 | 0 | Clean |
| October 24, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD61GSGT4295 | 13 | 7 OOS |
| April 25, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH2GN947994 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 1, 2024 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH2GN947994 | 0 | Clean |
| November 14, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLD55ESFP1741 | 0 | Clean |
| October 23, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD55ESFP1741 | 10 | 1 OOS |
| October 10, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH2GN947994 | 3 | Passed |
| June 22, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD55ESFP1741 | 6 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
MO3
SD1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~3
4
Trailers
~5
—
12.8yr
Avg age · 8 units
120K
Annual miles · 2024 · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5 · 63%
Tractor
3 · 38%
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA06237W703857 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor | 3AKJGLD55ESFP1741 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor | 4V4NC9EH2GN947994 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA0621AW703881 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van | 1UYVS25307U011924 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van | 1UYVS2539GU504923 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor | 3AKJGLD61GSGT4295 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van | 3H3V532C1LR334030 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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