What is Costa Express's safety grade?

Costa Express has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. 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 Costa Express have?

Costa Express has 18 inspections on record with a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 11.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 37 violations.

Has Costa Express been involved in any crashes?

Costa Express has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Costa Express have active authority and insurance?

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

Costa Express Safety Record

DOT# 3345231 · Apex, NC 27539 · 9195891376

Legal name: Costa Express LLC

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Costa Express (DOT# 3345231) in Apex, North Carolina has 18 inspections on record with 37 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

18 Inspections

11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 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 11.1%

Carrier: 11.1% (2 of 18) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 11.1%

Carrier: 11.1% (2 of 18) National: 6.4%

55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in North Carolina

29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in North Carolina

Violation Categories · 37 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.

37 total violations across 18 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 18 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 12 states

Level 1: 6 (33%) Level 2: 7 (39%) Level 3: 5 (28%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/12/2026	MI	1	0	0
12/04/2025	IN	1	0	1
09/08/2025	MD	2	0	0
08/14/2025	NC	3	0	0
05/13/2025	IA	1	0	0
09/10/2024	IN	3	0	0
03/28/2024	NC	3	0	1
01/24/2024	OK	2	0	0
12/05/2023	TN	1	0	0
11/23/2023	KS	2	0	0
10/12/2023	MI	3	0	0
09/25/2023	NY	1	0	0
08/25/2023	OH	1	1	0
08/23/2023	OK	2	0	0
08/09/2023	ME	3	0	0
05/30/2023	LA	2	1	0
04/27/2023	MI	2	0	0
04/07/2023	MI	2	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.

MC/MX Number MC1068445

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	National Indemnity Company	$750	01/14/2026

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 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/10/2019

MCS-150 Filed 20250716 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 190,000

Address 110 Ransomwood Dr, Apex, NC 27539