What is Northern Express Logistics LLC's safety grade?

Northern Express Logistics LLC 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 Northern Express Logistics LLC have?

Northern Express Logistics LLC has 16 inspections on record with a 68.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 46 violations.

Has Northern Express Logistics LLC been involved in any crashes?

Northern Express Logistics LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Northern Express Logistics LLC have active authority and insurance?

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

Northern Express Logistics LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3564104 · Portsmouth, VA 23707 · 8006154179

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/28/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Northern Express Logistics LLC (DOT# 3564104) in Portsmouth, Virginia has 16 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 68.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

16 Inspections

68.8% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

4 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 68.8%

Carrier: 68.8% (11 of 16) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 16) National: 6.4%

7% OOS rate better than 7% of carriers in Virginia

37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Virginia

Violation Categories · 46 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.

46 total violations across 16 inspections

11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 16 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 6 states: KY, MD, MO, NC, VA, WV

Level 1: 4 (25%) Level 2: 5 (31%) Level 3: 7 (44%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
02/28/2026	NC	1	5
01/19/2026	NC	3	0
11/17/2025	MO	2	0
05/16/2025	VA	1	2
02/13/2025	NC	3	0
11/21/2024	VA	1	2
11/08/2024	WV	3	0
09/06/2024	MD	2	0
07/12/2024	KY	2	0
03/26/2024	NC	3	0
01/04/2024	NC	3	0
10/13/2023	VA	1	0
10/04/2023	WV	3	0
07/19/2023	MD	2	1
05/02/2023	NC	3	0
04/27/2023	WV	2	1

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 MC1198128

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	Knightbrook Insurance Company	$750	05/23/2025

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 4

Drivers 4

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 02/04/2021

MCS-150 Filed 20250916 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 474,302

Address 2500 Rodman Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707