Edwards Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1453720 · Harvey, LA 70058 · 5045542122

C

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

Last inspected 01/30/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Edwards Express LLC (DOT# 1453720) in Harvey, Louisiana has 13 inspections on record with 26 violations and a 30.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

13 Inspections
30.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
8 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 30.8%
Carrier: 30.8% (4 of 13) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 15.4%
Carrier: 15.4% (2 of 13) National: 6.4%
32% OOS rate better than 32% of carriers in Louisiana
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Louisiana

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.

26 total violations across 13 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
15
Unsafe Driving
9
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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 2 states: LA, MS
Level 2: 7 (54%) Level 3: 6 (46%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/30/2026 LA 2 1 0
12/24/2025 LA 2 0 1
08/08/2025 LA 2 0 0
05/24/2025 LA 2 0 1
01/30/2025 MS 2 1 0
10/10/2024 LA 3 0 0
09/19/2024 LA 2 0 0
03/21/2024 LA 2 2 0
02/29/2024 LA 3 0 0
02/02/2024 LA 3 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 MC617938
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Prime Insurance Company $750 10/30/2025

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 8
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/19/2006
MCS-150 Filed 20241209 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 450,000
Address 730 Peters Rd, Harvey, LA 70058