Mad Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2373993 · Norwalk, CA 90650 · 5625478562

B

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/21/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Mad Express INC (DOT# 2373993) in Norwalk, California has 74 inspections on record with 100 violations and a 28.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

74 Inspections
28.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
7 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 28.4%
Carrier: 28.4% (21 of 74) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 5.4%
Carrier: 5.4% (4 of 74) National: 6.4%
27% OOS rate better than 27% of carriers in California
20% crash rate better than 20% 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.

100 total violations across 74 inspections
25 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
77
Unsafe Driving
15
Hours of Service
7
Driver Fitness
1

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 3 states: AZ, CA, OR
Level 1: 33 (45%) Level 2: 15 (20%) Level 3: 23 (31%) Level 5: 3 (4%)
3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/21/2026 CA 1 1 0
01/15/2026 CA 1 0 0
01/08/2026 CA 1 1 0
12/01/2025 CA 1 1 0
11/17/2025 CA 2 0 0
10/30/2025 OR 3 0 0
10/01/2025 CA 3 0 0
09/30/2025 CA 2 0 0
09/29/2025 CA 2 0 0
09/22/2025 OR 3 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 MC814701
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 03/10/2025

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 7
Drivers 7
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/28/2013
MCS-150 Filed 20250311 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,074,310
Address 14703 Leibacher Ave, Norwalk, CA 90650