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EDWARD ZENGEL & SON EXPRESS INC
Ft Myers, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 468128 · MC 386228
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-386228 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Starstone National Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 7, 2022; first granted September 26, 2000 (26 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC386228
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy APM4100007#4
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
468128
MC Number
MC-386228
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 15, 1992
Authority First Granted
September 26, 2000
Authority Reinstated
December 7, 2022
Annual Mileage
2,429,312 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4180 Canal St, Ft Myers, FL 33916
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Edward A Zengel
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
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
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 22, 2025 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 15, 2025 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG9GLHJ1454 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96253B047604 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | 9017000620 | NAPLES FL | III | 2 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLIN |
1FUJGLDR2DLFG2469 |
FL RNTR54 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 17, 2026 | 4283001795 | FORT MYERS FL | II | 5 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
3HAMMMML2KL694693 |
FL 38ECHI |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 3145009482 | PINE CASTLE FL | II | 3 | 1 | S/A CARRIER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
VOLVO LUFKIN |
4V4NC9EH2KN872948 1L01A5325W1130419 |
FL XE925R FL 46699CB |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| January 3, 2025 | 4283000697 | NAPLES FL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG9GLHJ1454 1GRAA96253B047604 |
FL RTFG81 FL 5117CR |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 9, 2022 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 9, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 8, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 8, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 3, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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