FMCSA Carrier Profile
SANKARA EXPRESS INC
Frederick, MD
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 months
Authority
Active
MC-858479 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated May 1, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC858479
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT7380452374
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2480720
MC Number
MC-858479
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 2014
Authority Reinstated
May 1, 2026
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Frederick, MD
Email
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR2DSBV4028 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| January 15, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGLDR2DSBV4028 | 4 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA1
VA1
Equipment on Record (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Trailer | 1GRAP0626GT613134 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck-Tractor | 3AKJGLDR2DSBV4028 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 9, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| March 7, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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