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CONTRACT EXPRESS LIMITED
Puslinch, ON
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 582280 · MC 281936
Active
Authority Active
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-281936 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
15.4% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC281936
Surety Bond
Bond on file with The Guarantee Company Of North America Usa, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
14 yrs, 5 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC281936
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 64042411
THE GUARANTEE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA USA
Bond · $0 · Policy TM5154724
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
582280
MC Number
MC-281936
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 28, 1994
Authority Reinstated
March 23, 2012
Annual Mileage
1,357,097 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 39th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDDYB9YLF62716 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NB9EH6NN309215 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4RSVC5037 | 0 | Clean |
| September 17, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJXGN928533 | 1 | Passed |
| September 16, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8GN940404 | 0 | Clean |
| June 23, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWDR9X93J968037 | 0 | Clean |
| February 4, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH6FN920991 | 0 | Clean |
| January 15, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8GN940404 | 3 | Passed |
| January 9, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7KN192866 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| January 6, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBHDR2KLJK5639 | 0 | Clean |
| December 9, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWDR9X93J968037 | 2 | Passed |
| November 25, 2024 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDR9X93J968037 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | 6 | Out of service |
| January 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| January 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| December 9, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| September 17, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| January 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| December 9, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| January 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| January 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| January 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD4
MI3
MN3
WI3
IA1
IN1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X93J968037 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320ES461104 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FG298437 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FG298438 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7KN192866 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN940404 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320BS267104 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326DS381403 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327BS267102 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329BS267103 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XDS381405 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDDYB9YLF62716 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L7940301 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536T7940301 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVC5037 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EH6NN309215 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1GN947498 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6FN920991 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXGN928533 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR2KLJK5639 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2012 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| January 30, 2012 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 1, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 23, 1995 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| April 26, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 7, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 27, 2011 | BROKER | On Record |
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