CONTINENTAL EXPRESS INC

DOT 251206 MC 173878 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
1101 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 8.81% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.61% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
580 units

Drivers: 625

Trailers: 1475 (1475 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

10450 STATE ROUTE 47 W, SIDNEY, OH, 45365-9009

Phone Number

(937) 497-2100

Mailing Address

10450 ST RT 47, W SIDNEY, OH, 45365

Cell Phone

(937) 239-2238

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(937) 498-2155

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Active
27 years

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-11-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1999-07-06 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1990-12-10 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-05-25 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-08-01 BIPD/Primary LDT-AL-000001077 $1,000,000 OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2013-10-01 Bond 2013120167 N/A AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2008-01-01 Cargo MXI-97903333 N/A FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary WMC1663532 $1,000,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-09-19 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary WMC1816254 $1,000,000 WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-29 BIPD/Primary LFI0001688 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-01 BIPD/Primary LFI0001688 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-03-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-01 BIPD/Primary LFO0003610 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2018-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-10-20 BIPD/Primary CSP 3 185 510 $1,000,000 WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. 2018-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-20 BIPD/Primary CAA 519 23 11 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2014-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-01-01 CARGO MXI97903333 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2008-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-01-01 CARGO PST249556 $1,000,000 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM… 2003-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-01-01 CARGO 1080863059 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2001-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-10-20 BIPD/Primary TF283504 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-05-19 SURETY NONE $1,000,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-10-20 BIPD/Primary AT2-181-006060-01 $1,000,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1999-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-01-01 CARGO IM 34-4785 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNIT… 2000-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-01-01 CARGO 259-01-0369 $1,000,000 CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-02-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1994-01-01 CARGO 84030857 $1,000,000 ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE… 1997-01-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1990-10-20 BIPD/Primary TAP134070035 $1,000,000 THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW Y… 1998-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.81%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

1101 inspections · 97 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.61%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

152 inspections · 7 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 1101 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 492

FMCSA Inspection Records (1101 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

6293Q5P8XT

1 viol.
Level 3 NM FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 23, 2026

M840000564

Level 2 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 23, 2026

PEIFM08422

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

Jul 20, 2026

I3A0833410

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 18, 2026

0006896704

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

V262434793

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGLDR...

Jul 15, 2026

6791000007

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 14, 2026

3862Q5F77D

Level 3 NM FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 13, 2026

3759Q5F6SD

1 viol.
Level 3 NM FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 12, 2026

3759Q5E4NF

1 viol.
Level 3 NM FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

1824000125

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

8016001156

Level 3 VA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 9, 2026

V262396771

Level 3 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 9, 2026

5014690012

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 8, 2026

1763000404

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...
Total Inspections

1101

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

1101

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (492 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 10, 2026

PA • PA605001900X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 3, 2026

PA • PA605404400X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2026

TX • TX7FUBHQE1D4

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2026

WA • WA000EG97136

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 3, 2026

IN • IN0904933681

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 3, 2026

WY • WY0202601737

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 31, 2026

OH • OH0265061857

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2026

TX • TX7ECAHQE1TU

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2026

IN • IN0904928580

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2026

OH • OH0263048725

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 21, 2026

WI • WI0000200775

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2025

TX • TX7BKCHQE113

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Dec 4, 2025

OH • OH0253234623

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 26, 2025

MI • MI0003663359

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 9, 2025

TX • TX7AMEHQE1H7

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

25

Injury Crashes

253

Total Crashes

492

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

306

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 99
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 31
OOS: 4

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 172
OOS: 61

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

1101
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

580
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

580

575 owned

Trailers

1475

1475 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

625

CDL Drivers: 625
Interstate: 475
Intrastate: 150
Driver Inspections

152

Out of Service: 7
OOS Rate: 4.61%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 275
Interstate (<100 mi): 200
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 150

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

580

Power Units

580

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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