Lia Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 2997828 · Bettendorf, IA 52722 · 7084558180

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/21/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lia Express INC (DOT# 2997828) in Bettendorf, Iowa has 393 inspections on record with 248 violations and a 2.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

393 Inspections
2.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
36 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 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (11 of 393) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 5.6%
Carrier: 5.6% (22 of 393) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Iowa
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Iowa

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.

248 total violations across 393 inspections
33 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
86
Unsafe Driving
102
Hours of Service
23
Driver Fitness
13
Other
24

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 46 states
Level 1: 105 (27%) Level 2: 112 (28%) Level 3: 176 (45%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/21/2026 MS 2 0 0
03/20/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/17/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/12/2026 KY 2 0 0
03/11/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/10/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/09/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/07/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/06/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/04/2026 MI 3 0 0
1 injury crash
27-JUN-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
27-JUN-24 IN 0 0 0
16-JUL-25 WA 0 0 0
12-AUG-24 TN 0 5 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 MC022489
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 Hoxbridge Insurance Company INC $750 02/01/2026

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 36
Drivers 40
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/17/2017
MCS-150 Filed 20260121 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,100,000
Address 2535 Tech Dr Unit 312, Bettendorf, IA 52722