Octopus Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3434448 · Brooklyn, NY 11229 · 6144121222
Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 34/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Octopus Express INC (DOT# 3434448) in Brooklyn, New York has 174 inspections on record with 243 violations and a 17.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. 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 · 243 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/21/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/03/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/02/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | OK | 1 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-MAR-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30-JUL-25 | AR | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30-JUL-25 | AR | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29-JUL-24 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24-JUL-24 | NY | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 24-JAN-25 | CO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-DEC-24 | VA | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia | $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.