What is Advantage Express INC's safety grade?

Advantage Express INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Advantage Express INC have?

Advantage Express INC has 117 inspections on record with a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 90 violations.

Has Advantage Express INC been involved in any crashes?

Advantage Express INC has 3 crashes on record.

Does Advantage Express INC have active authority and insurance?

Advantage Express INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Advantage Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1169936 · Kent, WA 98042 · 2532386399

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Advantage Express INC (DOT# 1169936) in Kent, Washington has 117 inspections on record with 90 violations and a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

117 Inspections

12.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

3 Crashes

22 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.0%

Carrier: 12.0% (14 of 117) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.6%

Carrier: 2.6% (3 of 117) National: 6.4%

65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Washington

12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 90 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

90 total violations across 117 inspections

19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 22 states

Level 1: 8 (7%) Level 2: 40 (34%) Level 3: 69 (59%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/19/2026	WA	3	0	0
03/07/2026	SD	3	0	0
02/19/2026	MO	2	2	0
02/17/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/16/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/11/2026	MT	3	0	0
01/22/2026	MS	1	0	0
01/20/2026	MA	2	0	0
12/28/2025	MT	3	0	0
12/20/2025	WA	2	0	0
12/06/2025	MT	3	0	1
11/12/2025	AR	3	0	0
11/12/2025	MT	1	1	0
11/06/2025	KS	3	0	0
11/01/2025	SD	3	0	0
10/29/2025	KS	3	0	0
10/17/2025	MT	2	0	0
10/06/2025	WA	3	0	0
09/02/2025	WA	3	0	0
08/30/2025	OR	3	0	0
07/30/2025	WA	2	0	0
07/24/2025	AL	3	0	0
07/19/2025	IN	3	0	0
06/17/2025	SD	3	0	0
06/16/2025	MO	2	0	0
06/11/2025	NC	2	0	0
05/23/2025	MT	3	0	0
05/23/2025	WA	3	0	0
05/20/2025	WA	2	0	0
05/16/2025	KS	3	0	0
05/01/2025	MT	3	0	0
04/18/2025	AR	3	0	0
04/12/2025	WA	2	0	0
04/01/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/21/2025	SD	3	0	0
03/01/2025	TN	3	0	0
02/24/2025	MO	2	0	0
02/12/2025	WA	3	0	0
02/10/2025	MT	3	0	0
02/06/2025	WA	2	0	0
01/17/2025	MT	3	0	0
12/26/2024	IL	3	0	0
12/18/2024	ID	2	2	0
12/10/2024	MS	2	0	0
12/09/2024	MO	2	0	0
12/06/2024	SD	3	0	0
12/04/2024	UT	3	0	0
11/24/2024	WA	2	0	0
11/09/2024	MT	2	1	0
11/05/2024	UT	1	1	0
10/21/2024	TN	1	1	0
09/18/2024	MT	2	0	0
09/16/2024	NE	3	0	0
08/20/2024	CO	2	1	0
08/16/2024	MO	1	0	0
08/02/2024	WA	1	0	1
07/16/2024	MS	3	0	0
07/12/2024	NE	3	0	0
07/08/2024	IL	3	0	0
07/02/2024	TN	3	0	0
06/28/2024	WA	3	0	0
06/28/2024	SD	3	0	0
06/20/2024	WA	3	0	0
05/29/2024	MO	3	0	0
05/24/2024	IL	3	0	0
05/21/2024	WY	3	0	0
05/14/2024	WY	3	0	0
05/03/2024	MO	2	0	0
05/03/2024	KS	3	0	0
05/01/2024	IL	3	0	0
04/12/2024	WA	2	0	0
02/29/2024	MS	2	0	0
02/27/2024	MS	2	0	0
02/11/2024	MT	3	0	0
02/02/2024	SD	3	0	0
01/30/2024	TN	3	0	0
12/13/2023	MT	2	0	0
12/09/2023	ID	3	0	0
12/07/2023	OR	3	0	0
12/07/2023	IN	3	0	0
11/10/2023	WA	3	0	0
10/06/2023	SD	3	0	0
10/04/2023	OR	3	0	0
09/28/2023	WA	3	0	0
09/28/2023	WA	3	0	0
09/25/2023	OR	3	0	0
09/25/2023	OR	3	0	0
09/23/2023	SD	2	0	0
09/22/2023	SD	2	0	0
09/19/2023	MT	3	0	0
09/19/2023	OK	3	0	0
09/16/2023	MT	1	0	0
09/13/2023	KY	2	1	0
09/13/2023	NE	3	0	0
09/04/2023	SD	2	0	0
08/17/2023	NC	3	0	0
08/11/2023	SD	2	2	0
08/03/2023	MO	3	0	0
07/28/2023	SD	2	1	0
07/20/2023	MS	2	0	0

Crash History · 3 records

24-MAY-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
24-MAY-24	IL	0	0	0
06-OCT-24	SD	0	0	0
02-AUG-24	WA	0	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC469566

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority Inactive

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Northland Insurance Company	$750	09/01/2017

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 22

Drivers 22

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 09/19/2003

MCS-150 Filed 20250731 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,658,142

Address 22333 171st Ln Se, Kent, WA 98042