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NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC
DBA: Chordeilinae
Kent, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4001718 · MC 1504173
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1504173 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on July 10, 2024; first granted August 3, 2023 (3 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on March 16, 2025 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1504173
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy URG-07277
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4001718
MC Number
MC-1504173
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 22, 2022
Authority First Granted
August 3, 2023
Authority Reinstated
July 10, 2024
Annual Mileage
61,211 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
483 S Marigold Ln, Kent, OH 44240
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sarah Azam
Officer 2
Ishmael Azam
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
CA1
IA1
TN1
TX1
UT1
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 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627TT731316 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1T9AS4830YL540232 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLK0052 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLU2277 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5LSLK0838 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSKU3266 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLK0591 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323TM604143 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326SM510465 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC5372RT403344 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2026 | 0006929975 | BESSEMER CITY NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR8MSMC0039 5V8VC5321SM510454 |
OH PXF1451 TN 617893T |
| September 11, 2026 | 476B000258 | IA, IA | III | 3 | 1 | CALERES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5LSLK0838 1GR1P0627TT731316 |
OH PXF7084 TN 686497T |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 30, 2026 | 25EB002956 | ST. GEORGE UT | III | 1 | — | XPO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR8LSLK0591 5V8VC5326SM510465 |
OH PXF4240 TN 617904T |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | I3A0833562 | MOHAWK TN | I | 1 | 1 | SAIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VAN GUARD |
3AKJHHDR0LSLK0052 5V8VC5372RT403344 |
OH PXF8519 TN 426332T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 23, 2026 | NFGW001215 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | SIMSA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR6LSKU3266 5V8VC5323TM604143 |
OH PXG1301 ME 5508776 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | V262327814 | IH 45 NB 152, TX | II | 3 | — | COPART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
3AKJHHDR2LSLU2277 1T9AS4830YL540232 |
OH PWY6067 OH U879536 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CALERES | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| XPO | 1 | August 30, 2026 |
| SAIA | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| SIMSA | 1 | August 23, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 23, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 3, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. |
| September 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. |
| July 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · GEiCO Marine Insurance Company |
| August 25, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 24, 2026 |
| June 15, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 15, 2026 |
| September 18, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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