Relay Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 282155 · Fairfield, OH 45014 · 5138602555

B

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

Last inspected 01/22/2026

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, Relay Express INC (DOT# 282155) in Fairfield, Ohio has 36 inspections on record with 39 violations and a 13.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

36 Inspections
13.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
23 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 13.9%
Carrier: 13.9% (5 of 36) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (1 of 36) National: 6.4%
54% OOS rate better than 54% of carriers in Ohio
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Ohio

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.

39 total violations across 36 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
13
Unsafe Driving
16
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
2
Other
7

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 5 states: IN, KY, MI, OH, PA
Level 1: 7 (19%) Level 2: 9 (25%) Level 3: 20 (56%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/22/2026 KY 2 0 0
01/21/2026 IN 3 0 0
01/15/2026 MI 3 0 0
12/16/2025 MI 3 0 0
11/19/2025 MI 3 0 0
10/30/2025 KY 3 0 0
09/10/2025 MI 1 0 1
09/08/2025 KY 1 2 0
07/30/2025 MI 3 0 0
07/22/2025 OH 3 0 0
1 injury crash
08-AUG-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
08-AUG-25 KY 0 0 0
03-FEB-26 OH 0 0 0
03-DEC-25 OH 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 MC192957
Common Authority Active
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 Concert Specialty Insurance Company $750 08/01/2025

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 23
Drivers 21
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/13/1986
MCS-150 Filed 20250711 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,900,000
Address 498 Commercial Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014