Air Cartage Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 859758 · Sterling, VA 20166
Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 12/29/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 34/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Air Cartage Express LLC (DOT# 859758) in Sterling, Virginia has 38 inspections on record with 35 violations and a 15.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. 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 · 35 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 · 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/08/2025 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | NC | 0 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 07/23/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/14/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-JAN-26 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-NOV-24 | NC | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $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.