L & a Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 1472606 · West Valley City, UT 84119 · 8016513837
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/02/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, L & a Express INC (DOT# 1472606) in West Valley City, Utah has 38 inspections on record with 75 violations and a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. 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 · 75 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 · 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/24/2026 | UT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/19/2025 | NV | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | UT | 1 | 0 |
| 12/01/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | MS | 0 | 1 |
| 11/08/2025 | UT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/03/2025 | CO | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | $750 |
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.