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ETHIO EXPRESS LINE LLC
Saint Paul, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2545367 · MC 886022
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-886022 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC886022
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT7334641629
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2545367
MC Number
MC-886022
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 26, 2014
Authority Reinstated
January 14, 2021
Annual Mileage
437,488 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
739 Victoria St N Apt 106, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Awgichew Negatu
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 50th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | AR | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X9LD657833 | 3 | Passed |
| April 14, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X0NJ493862 | 0 | Clean |
| January 12, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR3LSLH2092 | 4 | Passed |
| June 1, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLH2092 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| May 29, 2025 | MN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK18DY78826 | 2 | Passed |
| May 10, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR6LSLH2801 | 2 | Passed |
| March 19, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLH2092 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| March 18, 2025 | KY | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK18DY78826 | 2 | Passed |
| March 8, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLH2092 | 0 | Clean |
| September 24, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK18DY78826 | 2 | Passed |
| August 14, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK18DY78826 | 2 | Passed |
| June 3, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLH2092 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 19, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 7 | Out of service |
| June 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tire vs. Load | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | Out of service |
| June 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Out of service |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| March 19, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Cited |
| March 19, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | 7 | Cited |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| July 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 4 | Cited |
| July 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| May 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Cited |
| March 18, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Cited |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | Cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | 3 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 25 recorded violations
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 5, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
| January 5, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA5
KY2
AR1
IL1
IN1
MN1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLH2092 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK18DY78826 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626BW701030 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFU147105 | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06229W700936 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2198261 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0NJ493862 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9LD657833 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLH2801 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327GM007905 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 13, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 17, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 3, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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