S a Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2285847 · Romulus, MI 48174 · 3134364856

B

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

Last inspected 03/18/2026

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, S a Express INC (DOT# 2285847) in Romulus, Michigan has 228 inspections on record with 256 violations and a 21.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 21 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

228 Inspections
21.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
21 Crashes
185 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 21.5%
Carrier: 21.5% (49 of 228) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.8%
Carrier: 1.8% (4 of 228) National: 6.4%
41% OOS rate better than 41% of carriers in Michigan
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Michigan

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.

256 total violations across 228 inspections
57 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
147
Unsafe Driving
86
Hours of Service
19
Driver Fitness
2
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 10 states
Level 1: 34 (15%) Level 2: 78 (34%) Level 3: 116 (51%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/18/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/12/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/25/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/25/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/24/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/24/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/23/2026 KY 3 0 0
02/23/2026 KY 2 1 0
02/22/2026 OH 3 0 0
8 injury crashes
30-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-OCT-24 IN 0 0 0
28-JUL-24 OH 0 0 0
27-MAR-25 IL 0 0 0
27-FEB-24 IL 0 3 0
26-AUG-25 MI 0 0 0
22-JUL-24 KY 0 0 0
21-OCT-24 MI 0 0 0
21-JAN-25 OH 0 2 0
16-SEP-25 IN 0 0 0
15-SEP-25 TN 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 MC780737
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 Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. $750 07/01/2024

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 185
Drivers 185
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/20/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20241114 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 16,574,821
Address 10675 Middlebelt, Romulus, MI 48174