Z Brothers Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2880997 · Crown Point, IN 46307 · 3124042468

A

Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 04/16/2024

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Z Brothers Express INC (DOT# 2880997) in Crown Point, Indiana has 12 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

12 Inspections
8.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
13 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 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 6.4%
66% OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Indiana
44% crash rate better than 44% of carriers in Indiana

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.

18 total violations across 12 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
6
Unsafe Driving
7
Hours of Service
4
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: MN, MT, ND
Level 1: 1 (8%) Level 2: 1 (8%) Level 3: 10 (83%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
04/16/2024 ND 3 0 0
03/19/2024 MN 3 0 0
03/18/2024 MN 3 0 0
03/13/2024 MN 3 0 0
02/19/2024 ND 2 1 0
02/09/2024 MN 3 0 0
02/05/2024 MN 3 0 0
01/08/2024 MN 3 0 0
12/29/2023 MN 3 0 0
10/30/2023 MN 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 MC966795
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary American Inter-fidelity Exchange $1,000 04/17/2025

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 13
Drivers 13
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/20/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20260325 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,250,000
Address 213 S Court S Ste C, Crown Point, IN 46307