D&d Express Safety Record
DOT# 1415129 · South Bend, IN 46617 · 8885895994
Legal name: D&d Express 1 INC
Average safety record — scored 39/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 39/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, D&d Express (DOT# 1415129) in South Bend, Indiana has 44 inspections on record with 115 violations and a 29.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 115 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.
Inspection History · 44 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/19/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | KY | 3 | 1 |
| 10/28/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | VA | 1 | 0 |
| 08/22/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/03/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-DEC-25 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 03-JUL-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. | $1,000 |
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.