Lekela Trans Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1971301 · Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · 7746410522
Below-average safety record — scored 60/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 02/09/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 60/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lekela Trans Express LLC (DOT# 1971301) in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts has 20 inspections on record with 45 violations and a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active 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 · 45 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 · 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 11/20/2025 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 11/17/2025 | TX | 1 | 3 |
| 09/10/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2024 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2024 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 08/21/2024 | ME | 1 | 0 |
| 08/12/2024 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08/2024 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/21/2024 | CT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-MAR-24 | NJ | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Safety Insurance Co. | $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.