River Dog Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2279461 · Boise, ID 83714 · 4258821529

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 12/28/2025

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 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, River Dog Express LLC (DOT# 2279461) in Boise, Idaho has 35 inspections on record with 48 violations and a 17.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

35 Inspections
17.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
9 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% (6 of 35) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.9%
Carrier: 2.9% (1 of 35) National: 6.4%
47% OOS rate better than 47% of carriers in Idaho
12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in Idaho

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.

48 total violations across 35 inspections
11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
11
Hours of Service
5
Other
4

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 20 states
Level 1: 9 (26%) Level 2: 13 (37%) Level 3: 13 (37%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/28/2025 NM 3 0 0
11/19/2025 TX 1 0 0
08/15/2025 UT 3 0 0
08/12/2025 CA 2 0 0
07/14/2025 ID 3 0 0
06/28/2025 MN 1 1 0
06/27/2025 SD 3 0 0
06/18/2025 CA 2 0 0
04/28/2025 TN 2 1 0
04/16/2025 FL 3 0 0
01-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
01-NOV-24 GA 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 MC778729
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 Canal Insurance Co. $750 04/01/2025

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 9
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/02/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20260115 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 857,940
Address 8588 W Elm Brook St, Boise, ID 83714