Lima Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3493116 · Katy, TX 77449 · 8327056758

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 02/08/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Lima Express LLC (DOT# 3493116) in Katy, Texas has 43 inspections on record with 102 violations and a 27.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

43 Inspections
27.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
3 Power Units

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 27.9%
Carrier: 27.9% (12 of 43) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 11.6%
Carrier: 11.6% (5 of 43) National: 6.4%
53% OOS rate better than 53% of carriers in Texas
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Texas

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.

102 total violations across 43 inspections
16 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
15
Hours of Service
50
Driver Fitness
8
Other
1

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 20 states
Level 1: 31 (72%) Level 2: 5 (12%) Level 3: 7 (16%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/08/2026 AL 2 3 0
12/19/2025 MS 1 0 0
12/09/2025 IN 1 0 0
11/19/2025 KS 2 0 0
11/12/2025 MD 1 0 0
10/14/2025 KS 1 1 0
10/09/2025 KY 3 0 0
09/09/2025 TX 1 0 0
09/01/2025 OK 1 0 0
07/29/2025 TN 1 0 2

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 MC1150356
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 Highlander Specialty Insurance Company $750 01/08/2026

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 3
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/24/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20260108 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 150,000
Address 4602 Cullen Brook Rd, Katy, TX 77449