DBA: SME

SIERRA MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC

DOT 365516 MC 207234 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
27 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 18.52% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 8

Trailers: 8 (8 owned)

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

Physical Address

1140 SUNCAST LANE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA, 95762

Phone Number

(800) 426-4255

Mailing Address

1140 SUNCAST LANE, EL DORADO HILLS, CA, 95762

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(925) 826-0979

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

Active
34 yrs, 8 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-10-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-07-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-07-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-01-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2011-02-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2010-02-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-09-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2004-08-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-01-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2003-03-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2001-04-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1995-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-02-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1994-01-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1993-01-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1992-12-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC207234 2004-08-09
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC207234 2003-12-14

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: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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 PAL 8199984-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2024-10-04 Bond 016245169 N/A LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary SME 8197000-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2019-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary SME 8197001-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2025-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-30 SURETY 1000996616 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2024-10-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 1000996616 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2016-10-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Primary TRJ-840-6A050869-TIL-13 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2019-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Primary TRJ-CAP-6A050869-TIL-13 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2013-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-08-01 BIPD/Primary SME 8197000-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2013-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-02-19 SURETY 163511 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-27 SURETY 163511 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2012-02-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-17 SURETY 163511 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2011-02-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-12-14 BIPD/Primary TRK8298289-05 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2012-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-06-26 CARGO SF05TPT445941 $750,000 NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-04-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-01 CARGO 8752299 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-07-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-12-14 BIPD/Primary TRK 8298289-00 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2008-12-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-12-14 BIPD/Primary TRK829828900 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2006-10-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-01-17 SURETY 163511 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2010-03-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-12-14 CARGO R203650/001 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2003-12-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-12-14 BIPD/Primary LTC 100251 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2003-12-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-01-17 SURETY 6101976 $750,000 SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF A… 2003-01-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-12-14 BIPD/Primary AHZ 4593046 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2001-12-14 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

18.52%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

27 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 27 Last inspection: Oct 25, 2024 Total crashes: 212

FMCSA Inspection Records (27 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Oct 25, 2024

U206200550

Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...

Sep 23, 2024

UCZX001236

3 viol.
Level 2 CA PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Aug 26, 2024

5470001954

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SD PETERBILT 1NPXLP9X...

Jul 17, 2024

5110001114

Level 2 SD PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...

Jun 25, 2024

UD40000792

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 CA PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Apr 30, 2024

NDK8001526

Level 5 CA PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Apr 26, 2024

NEL1002641

Level 1 CA PETR 1NPXL49X...

Apr 12, 2024

NCZ3006557

Level 1 CA PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Mar 21, 2024

1112550028

7 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CO PETERBILT 1NP5LB9X...

Mar 8, 2024

7133021650

Level 2 NV PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Feb 6, 2024

7137183598

Level 3 NV PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Jan 23, 2024

T095000228

Level 3 NE PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Jan 18, 2024

T143000196

Level 3 NE PTRB 1NPXL49X...

Jan 18, 2024

5520000846

1 viol.
Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1NPXLP9X...

Jan 15, 2024

0168440037

2 viol.
Level 3 CA PETERBILT 1NPXL49X...
Total Inspections

27

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

27

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (212 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.

Sep 29, 2025

MT • MT2550207207

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2023

CA • CA0009647811

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 29, 2022

MN • MN0223330305

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 20, 2022

NM • NM0710915135

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 29, 2022

WA • WA000EC79114

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2022

CA • CA8552201007

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2022

CA • CA5502200503

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 18, 2022

CA • CA0009400001

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 22, 2021

TX • TX66EEHQE1FH

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 26, 2021

MN • MN0212990274

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Sep 1, 2021

TX • TX64LDHQE1KS

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2021

CA • CA8602110559

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 6, 2021

AZ • AZ0000024295

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 27, 2021

CA • CA2652110028

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2021

CA • CA2502101065

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

14

Injury Crashes

166

Total Crashes

212

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

2

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

27
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

8 owned

Trailers

8

8 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

8

CDL Drivers: 6
Interstate: 8
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 8
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Motor Vehicles

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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