Award Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2901431 · Roanoke, VA 24014 · 5403519050
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Award Express LLC (DOT# 2901431) in Roanoke, Virginia has 34 inspections on record with 69 violations and a 14.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 69 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.
Inspection History · 34 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 11/12/2025 | TX | 0 | 1 |
| 10/28/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 06/25/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 06/25/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Starstone National Insurance Company | $750 |
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.