Milestone Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1439657 · Merced, CA 95348 · 2093491486

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Milestone Express INC (DOT# 1439657) in Merced, California has 123 inspections on record with 171 violations and a 17.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

123 Inspections
17.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
23 Power Units

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 17.1%
Carrier: 17.1% (21 of 123) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 14.6%
Carrier: 14.6% (18 of 123) National: 6.4%
43% OOS rate better than 43% of carriers in California
12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in California

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.

171 total violations across 123 inspections
38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
64
Unsafe Driving
45
Hours of Service
56
Driver Fitness
4
Other
2

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 13 states
Level 1: 22 (18%) Level 2: 36 (29%) Level 3: 49 (40%) Level 5: 16 (13%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/13/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/12/2026 WA 2 0 0
03/10/2026 AZ 2 0 0
02/25/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/13/2026 CA 2 0 0
01/05/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/01/2026 AR 3 0 0
12/31/2025 AR 3 0 0
12/27/2025 TX 2 0 0
1 injury crash
24-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
24-DEC-25 CA 0 0 0
23-MAY-25 CA 0 0 0
21-OCT-25 TX 0 1 0
10-AUG-24 CA 0 0 0

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 MC543967
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Navigators Specialty Insurance Company $750 07/14/2022

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 23
Drivers 24
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/01/2005
MCS-150 Filed 20250910 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,592,000
Address 2058 Ashby Rd Suite B, Merced, CA 95348