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MOONLIGHT EXPRESS LLC
Rigby, ID
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 278987 · MC 236991
Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-236991 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC236991
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
278987
MC Number
MC-236991
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
June 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 16, 1986
Authority Granted
January 26, 2026
Annual Mileage
80,269 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Rigby, ID
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWDB9X76J143416 | 0 | Clean |
| October 13, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB9X76J143416 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB9X76J143416 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB9X76J143416 | 0 | Clean |
| August 26, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWDB9X76J143416 | 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
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rave | — | 1R1M248252K510407 | 5 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X76J143416 | 5 | — |
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 26, 2026 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 28, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 30, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 16, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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