Willow Bend Express Safety Record
DOT# 3156833 · Elkins, WV 26241 · 3046377368
Legal name: Willow Bend Express LLC
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 05/13/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Willow Bend Express (DOT# 3156833) in Elkins, West Virginia has 7 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 57.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. 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 · 23 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 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2025 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| 04/03/2025 | LA | 1 | 2 |
| 10/09/2024 | WV | 1 | 0 |
| 10/09/2024 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 07/31/2024 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 05/31/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2024 | PA | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Liability & Fire Ins Co. | $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.