According to FMCSA records, Continental Express INC (DOT# 251206) in Sidney, Ohio has 991 inspections on record with 581 violations and a 8.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 49 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
991Inspections
8.5%Vehicle OOS Rate
49Crashes
535Power Units
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.
Vehicle OOS Rate8.5%
Carrier: 8.5% (84 of 991)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (7 of 991)National: 6.4%
66%OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Ohio
24%crash rate better than 24% of carriers in Ohio
Violation Categories · 581 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.
581total violations across 991 inspections
109violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
261
Unsafe Driving
271
Hours of Service
41
Driver Fitness
5
Other
3
Inspection History · 100 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.
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 NumberMC173878
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceOn File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Obsidian Insurance Company
$1,000
08/01/2025
CARGO
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
N/A
01/01/2008
SURETY
American Alternative Insurance Corporation
N/A
10/01/2013
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.