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CARDINAL EXPRESS LLC
Depew, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4076527 · MC 1550278
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1550278 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1550278
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA971881716
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4076527
MC Number
MC-1550278
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 15, 2023
Authority Granted
September 7, 2023
Annual Mileage
55,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
704 Terrace Blvd Apt 2, Depew, NY 14043-3768
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pedro Santiago
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2023
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY2
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FL8FDA25711 | 2 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | SPA3090534 | CORFU NY | II | 2 | 1 | CARDINAL EXPRESS | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3FL8FDA25711 |
NY 43431NE |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | M603600213 | DEPEW NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3FL8FDA25711 |
NY 43431NE |
| December 14, 2023 | SPE0302302 | GENESEO, NY | II | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3FL8FDA25711 |
NY 43431NE |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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