Imperial Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3255553 · Newport News, VA 23601 · 7575283108
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 11/07/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Imperial Express LLC (DOT# 3255553) in Newport News, Virginia has 10 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 13 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 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 09/01/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/28/2024 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 04/21/2024 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2024 | NV | 0 | 0 |
| 01/05/2024 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 11/22/2023 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/05/2023 | MT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-MAR-25 | CA | 0 | 2 | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.