What is Lion Express Logistics LLC's safety grade?

Lion Express Logistics LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of D. 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 Lion Express Logistics LLC have?

Lion Express Logistics LLC has 82 inspections on record with a 41.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 6.1% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 210 violations.

Has Lion Express Logistics LLC been involved in any crashes?

Lion Express Logistics LLC has 2 crashes on record, 1 with injuries.

Does Lion Express Logistics LLC have active authority and insurance?

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

Lion Express Logistics LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3709501 · Detroit, MI 48228 · 9789954338

Below-average safety record — scored 57/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 01/31/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 57/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts

Crash Rate 20/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lion Express Logistics LLC (DOT# 3709501) in Detroit, Michigan has 82 inspections on record with 210 violations and a 41.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

82 Inspections

41.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

2 Crashes

10 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 41.5%

Carrier: 41.5% (34 of 82) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 6.1%

Carrier: 6.1% (5 of 82) National: 6.4%

20% OOS rate better than 20% of carriers in Michigan

13% crash rate better than 13% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 210 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.

210 total violations across 82 inspections

38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)

Vehicle Maintenance

141

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Hazardous Materials

Other

Inspection History · 82 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 30 states

Level 1: 22 (27%) Level 2: 30 (37%) Level 3: 30 (37%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
01/31/2026	MS	3	0	0
01/16/2026	LA	3	0	0
01/16/2026	CA	1	2	0
01/12/2026	CA	1	0	0
01/05/2026	OH	2	0	0
12/09/2025	MS	3	0	0
12/07/2025	MS	3	0	0
11/26/2025	LA	3	0	0
11/13/2025	TX	2	0	0
10/18/2025	AZ	2	1	1
10/16/2025	NC	2	0	0
10/13/2025	FL	3	0	0
10/10/2025	IA	2	1	0
10/07/2025	WI	1	4	0
10/02/2025	VA	3	0	0
09/29/2025	FL	2	5	1
09/22/2025	PA	3	0	1
09/10/2025	NE	3	0	0
08/22/2025	MI	2	0	0
08/02/2025	GA	2	1	0
07/31/2025	GA	2	2	0
07/25/2025	OH	1	6	0
07/22/2025	MT	3	0	0
06/20/2025	AR	2	0	0
06/19/2025	MI	3	0	0
06/10/2025	KS	2	0	0
06/05/2025	OH	3	0	0
05/18/2025	UT	3	0	0
05/17/2025	LA	2	0	0
05/09/2025	MI	3	0	0
05/08/2025	MS	3	0	0
05/05/2025	KS	1	0	0
04/25/2025	MI	1	0	0
04/25/2025	MI	1	0	0
04/24/2025	TN	3	0	0
04/23/2025	AL	2	0	0
04/18/2025	GA	2	0	0
04/17/2025	MI	2	0	0
04/04/2025	MI	1	0	0
03/26/2025	NM	1	1	0
03/06/2025	NJ	3	0	0
03/05/2025	NM	2	0	1
02/27/2025	MS	3	0	0
02/26/2025	AR	3	0	0
01/15/2025	TN	1	2	0
01/11/2025	LA	3	0	0
01/09/2025	TN	3	0	0
12/26/2024	IN	1	0	0
11/27/2024	TX	2	1	0
09/13/2024	MN	2	0	0
08/15/2024	FL	2	0	0
08/13/2024	FL	2	1	0
08/09/2024	NC	3	0	0
07/18/2024	MI	3	0	0
06/27/2024	FL	3	0	0
06/10/2024	CA	2	0	0
04/19/2024	AR	2	1	0
04/15/2024	KY	1	1	1
03/01/2024	CA	3	1	0
02/23/2024	TX	2	0	0
02/20/2024	CA	1	1	0
02/09/2024	MI	2	1	0
02/04/2024	NM	1	0	0
01/10/2024	OH	2	0	0
12/20/2023	NC	3	0	0
12/07/2023	OH	2	0	0
11/14/2023	MI	1	0	0
10/24/2023	MD	2	0	0
10/18/2023	KY	1	0	0
10/02/2023	MO	1	0	0
09/11/2023	NM	1	1	0
08/18/2023	NM	1	0	0
08/10/2023	OH	2	0	0
07/31/2023	AR	3	0	0
07/24/2023	UT	3	0	0
07/09/2023	UT	1	0	0
07/05/2023	MS	2	0	0
06/27/2023	ME	3	0	0
06/20/2023	TX	1	0	0
05/16/2023	OR	3	0	0
05/14/2023	CA	1	0	0
05/03/2023	OH	2	1	0

Crash History · 2 records

1 injury crash

13-MAY-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
13-MAY-24	OH	0	0	0
11-FEB-25	SC	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 MC1301286

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	Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company	$1,000	12/30/2025

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 10

Drivers 10

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 08/25/2021

MCS-150 Filed 20251212 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 98,431

Address 8140 Mark Twain St Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48228