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EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC
San Diego, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 858407 · MC 378212
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 1 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-378212 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American Inter-fidelity Exchange
Safety
Not Rated
36.5% OOS · 73 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 1 mo since reinstatement on August 25, 2025; first granted June 26, 2000 (26 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- 73 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC378212
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy L26A8223
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
858407
MC Number
MC-378212
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 28, 2000
Authority First Granted
June 26, 2000
Authority Reinstated
August 25, 2025
Annual Mileage
315,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
San Diego, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
73
Driver Inspections
52
Vehicle Inspections
57
Out-of-Service Violations
47
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance168
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate45.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.3pp higher)
36.5% of 52 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
35 of 41 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 53 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 53 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 53 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 53 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA54
AZ10
US1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
13
Flatbed
8
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPT3FN530913 | 15 | 4 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPT7FN530915 | 15 | 6 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4MJ462421 | 6 | 4 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ462430 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ462431 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPT5FN530914 | 6 | 4 |
| Cozad Trai | Semi-trailer | 1C9UJ282661772001 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9622VM017407 | 4 | 3 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 1GRAA14217B702447 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 1GRAA142X7B702446 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5MJ462427 | 3 | 1 |
| Cozad Trai | Semi-trailer | 1C9UJ282661772002 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06245T520692 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06265T520693 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 1GRAA14247B702443 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 1GRAA14267B702444 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 1GRAA14297B702440 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9624VM017408 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5323TM274626 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148309L1548415 | 1 | 1 |
| Coza | Semi-trailer | 1C9XL472161772119 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 1GRAA14207B702441 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9621VM017401 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9624VM017411 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9626VM017409 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9627VM029102 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9629VM017405 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y1VL370611 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y6VL370541 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532YXVL370591 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5328TM274623 | 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 (73)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | UCTW000793 | CA, CA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5MJ462413 1GRAA14207B702441 |
CA FP07996 CA 4PZ6136 |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | UCIW001285 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH COZA |
1XKYD49X5MJ462413 1C9XL472161772119 |
CA FP07996 CA 4UW2644 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 27, 2026 | UCO5004291 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X5MJ462427 |
CA ZP82544 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | UCTW000762 | CA, CA | II | 5 | 1 | SMURFIT WESTROCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X4MJ462421 1GRAA14217B702447 |
CA ZP82543 CA 4PZ6135 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | NAND008364 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MONON |
1XKYD49X5MJ462430 1NNVX5328TM274623 |
CA ZP82529 CA 4NP5126 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | NCEF008240 | CA, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKYD49X7MJ462431 1JJV532YXVL370591 |
CA ZP82521 CA 4PF1083 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | UCC6003102 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X5MJ462430 |
CA ZP82529 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | NFJG001120 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X7MJ462431 1GRAA142X7B702446 |
CA ZP82521 CA 4PZ6137 |
| July 5, 2026 | NCXC007761 | CA, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X7MJ462431 1GRAA142X7B702446 |
CA ZP82521 CA 4PZ6137 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | NF35001627 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5MJ462430 1GRDM9629VM017405 |
CA ZP82529 CA HT07110 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SMURFIT WESTROCK | 3 | September 4, 2026 |
| PEAL MEXICO | 3 | November 7, 2025 |
| SOWESTH EMPIRE | 2 | December 11, 2025 |
| PEAL MEXICO SA DE CV | 2 | October 23, 2025 |
| INDPARK | 2 | March 25, 2024 |
| SMURFIT ROCK | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
| JFE SHOJI DE MEXICO | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| PRODUCTORA AGRICOLA INDUSTRIAL | 1 | August 22, 2025 |
| WESTROCK CP LLC | 1 | May 31, 2025 |
| EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLCB | 1 | March 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| September 5, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 5, 2026 |
| July 14, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 13, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 24, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 23, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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