What is Bal Express LLC's safety grade?

Bal Express LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Bal Express LLC have?

Bal Express LLC has 66 inspections on record with a 7.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 7.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 104 violations.

Has Bal Express LLC been involved in any crashes?

Bal Express LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Bal Express LLC have active authority and insurance?

Bal Express LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Bal Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3067821 · Auburn, WA 98092 · 4253001200

Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (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 →

Safety Score Breakdown · 14/100 points

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, Bal Express LLC (DOT# 3067821) in Auburn, Washington has 66 inspections on record with 104 violations and a 7.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

66 Inspections

7.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

8 Power 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 Rate 7.6%

Carrier: 7.6% (5 of 66) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 7.6%

Carrier: 7.6% (5 of 66) National: 6.4%

73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in Washington

22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 104 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.

104 total violations across 66 inspections

10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (10%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 66 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.

Inspected across 5 states: CA, ID, OR, UT, WA

Level 1: 14 (21%) Level 2: 17 (26%) Level 3: 35 (53%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/21/2026	WA	1	1	0
03/05/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/17/2026	ID	3	0	1
01/13/2026	OR	3	0	1
01/05/2026	UT	3	0	0
12/15/2025	OR	2	0	0
11/20/2025	WA	3	0	0
11/11/2025	UT	3	0	0
10/22/2025	WA	1	1	0
10/08/2025	OR	1	0	0
08/26/2025	ID	1	0	0
08/26/2025	CA	2	0	0
07/09/2025	CA	2	0	0
07/08/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/02/2025	ID	3	0	0
06/24/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/18/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/03/2025	OR	1	1	0
05/31/2025	OR	2	0	0
05/21/2025	WA	2	0	0
05/20/2025	OR	2	0	0
05/06/2025	WA	3	0	0
05/05/2025	WA	3	0	0
04/30/2025	CA	3	0	0
04/30/2025	WA	3	0	0
04/24/2025	OR	3	0	0
04/08/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/27/2025	WA	3	0	0
03/24/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/20/2025	UT	1	0	0
03/11/2025	UT	3	0	0
02/26/2025	OR	3	0	0
02/19/2025	OR	3	0	0
02/06/2025	ID	1	0	0
02/06/2025	UT	3	0	0
01/16/2025	WA	2	0	0
12/24/2024	OR	3	0	0
12/18/2024	OR	3	0	1
10/09/2024	OR	3	0	0
10/03/2024	WA	2	1	0
09/10/2024	CA	1	0	0
09/05/2024	OR	3	0	0
07/10/2024	WA	3	0	0
07/03/2024	ID	2	0	0
05/22/2024	CA	1	0	0
05/22/2024	CA	1	0	0
05/21/2024	UT	3	0	0
05/15/2024	OR	1	0	0
05/07/2024	OR	3	0	0
05/07/2024	OR	3	0	0
04/22/2024	OR	3	0	0
04/07/2024	OR	2	1	0
03/14/2024	OR	3	0	0
12/12/2023	WA	3	0	1
11/04/2023	WA	2	0	0
10/21/2023	WA	2	0	0
10/09/2023	UT	3	0	0
08/29/2023	UT	3	0	0
08/21/2023	WA	1	0	0
08/15/2023	OR	3	0	0
08/10/2023	CA	1	0	0
07/09/2023	CA	1	0	0
05/11/2023	OR	3	0	0
04/28/2023	CA	2	0	0
04/26/2023	OR	3	0	0
04/13/2023	WA	3	0	1

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.

MC/MX Number MC059130

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Sentry Select Insurance Company	$750	02/13/2026

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.

Power Units 8

Drivers 17

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 11/10/2017

MCS-150 Filed 20260109 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 365,478

Address 12111 Se 294th Ct, Auburn, WA 98092