Pulse Express Safety Record

DOT# 3507859 · Dubuque, IA 52001 · 5635003020

Legal name: Hype Toy Transportation Services INC

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pulse Express (DOT# 3507859) in Dubuque, Iowa has 78 inspections on record with 85 violations and a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

78 Inspections
11.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
42 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 11.5%
Carrier: 11.5% (9 of 78) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.6%
Carrier: 2.6% (2 of 78) National: 6.4%
48% OOS rate better than 48% of carriers in Iowa
32% crash rate better than 32% of carriers in Iowa

Violation Categories · 85 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.

85 total violations across 78 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
45
Unsafe Driving
34
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
1

Inspection History · 78 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 31 states
Level 1: 6 (8%) Level 2: 30 (38%) Level 3: 42 (54%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 VA 1 0 0
03/23/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/23/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/20/2026 OK 3 0 0
03/19/2026 WA 2 0 0
03/18/2026 VA 1 0 0
03/18/2026 ME 2 1 0
03/17/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/17/2026 IA 3 0 0
03/17/2026 MT 3 0 0

Crash History · 1 record

1 injury crash
12-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
12-OCT-25 IL 0 1 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 MC1160110
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 Ms Transverse Insurance Company $1,000 07/25/2025

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 42
Drivers 44
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/20/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20250926 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 792,000
Address 3255 Foothill Ct Suite 113, Dubuque, IA 52001

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