Lopez Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3637876 · South Bend, IN 46601 · 5745143516
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/06/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lopez Express LLC (DOT# 3637876) in South Bend, Indiana has 10 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 17 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 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/20/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/07/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/15/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 06/18/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 04/02/2024 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 01/31/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2024 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 11/13/2023 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 06/05/2023 | WI | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-MAY-25 | IN | 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 | Northland Insurance Company | $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.