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MICHAEL EXPRESS LLC
Shoreline, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3591019 · MC 1216334
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1216334 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1216334
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN405492
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3591019
MC Number
MC-1216334
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 17, 2021
Authority Granted
April 7, 2021
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Shoreline, WA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | WA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 0 | Clean |
| December 5, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 2 | Passed |
| October 9, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 1 | Passed |
| August 21, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| June 24, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 0 | Clean |
| June 12, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 0 | Clean |
| March 21, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| December 5, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| October 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| August 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | 2 | Cited |
| December 5, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA7
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6JSJH2620 | 6 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 1DW1C5328YE340446 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1DW4C5322PEA98168 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Strick Commercial Trailer | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 1S12SC232XB731775 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6SS077462 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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