Zen Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2247094 · Riverside, CA 92508 · 6262349844

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/31/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Zen Express INC (DOT# 2247094) in Riverside, California has 97 inspections on record with 139 violations and a 20.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

97 Inspections
20.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
92 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 20.6%
Carrier: 20.6% (20 of 97) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.1%
Carrier: 3.1% (3 of 97) National: 6.4%
35% OOS rate better than 35% of carriers in California
19% crash rate better than 19% 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.

139 total violations across 97 inspections
25 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
80
Unsafe Driving
27
Hours of Service
30
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 18 states
Level 1: 28 (29%) Level 2: 35 (36%) Level 3: 34 (35%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/31/2025 CA 3 0 0
11/25/2025 NY 2 0 0
10/29/2025 NV 3 0 0
09/22/2025 CO 1 0 0
09/01/2025 IL 3 0 0
08/21/2025 AZ 1 0 0
08/18/2025 TX 2 0 0
06/25/2025 NV 3 0 0
06/18/2025 PA 3 0 0
05/21/2025 TX 1 0 0
2 injury crashes
08-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
08-MAY-24 AZ 0 1 0
07-SEP-25 CA 0 0 0
01-APR-24 NJ 0 1 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 MC718678
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Third Coast Insurance Company $750 03/25/2026

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 92
Drivers 77
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/19/2011
MCS-150 Filed 20240809 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,350,000
Address 2677 East Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508