Copper Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 781061 · McKinney, TX 75069 · 9725629213

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/11/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 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, Copper Express INC (DOT# 781061) in McKinney, Texas has 40 inspections on record with 43 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

40 Inspections
12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
15 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 12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (5 of 40) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.5%
Carrier: 2.5% (1 of 40) National: 6.4%
76% OOS rate better than 76% 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.

43 total violations across 40 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18
Unsafe Driving
20
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
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 17 states
Level 1: 7 (18%) Level 2: 11 (28%) Level 3: 22 (55%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/11/2026 UT 3 0 0
02/10/2026 TN 1 1 1
10/17/2025 TX 2 0 0
10/16/2025 TN 3 0 0
10/08/2025 NM 2 0 0
09/17/2025 MO 3 0 0
08/12/2025 CO 3 0 0
08/11/2025 MA 3 0 0
08/01/2025 AZ 1 0 0
07/07/2025 CA 3 0 0

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 MC349231
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Sentry Select Insurance Company $750 05/15/2020

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 15
Drivers 13
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 11/12/1998
MCS-150 Filed 20251203 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,187,337
Address 990 S Airport Dr #cei, McKinney, TX 75069