TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS, INC.

DOT 401811 MC 234539 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
0 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
0 units

Drivers: 0

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
Community

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Company Details

Physical Address

224 S BELL AVE, AMES, IA, 50010

Phone Number

(515) 509-2570

Mailing Address

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Cell Phone

----

Email Address

none

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Active
35 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-07-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2011-07-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-07-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-11-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-10-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1996-03-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-05-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1990-10-02 — PROPERTY BROKER 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

Cancelled

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

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
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
2025-01-01 BIPD/Primary MWTB 318833 $5,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-04-15 Bond 190054230 N/A LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2022-01-01 BIPD/Primary MWTB 316663 $5,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-01-01 BIPD/Primary MWTB 314398 $5,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-01-01 BIPD/Primary MWTB 312724 $5,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-10-01 BIPD/Primary MWTB 305627 $5,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-01 BIPD/Primary CPP850238A $5,000,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2017-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-01 BIPD/Excess CU 850238A $5,000,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2017-10-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 TRUST FUND NONE $5,000,000 PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION… 2024-04-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-27 TRUST FUND NONE $5,000,000 PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-11 SURETY 105501911 $5,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2011-07-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-01 BIPD/Primary CA 850238B $5,000,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2016-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-01 BIPD/Excess CU 850238A $5,000,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2016-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 CARGO L0516 $5,000,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2011-08-02 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2005-10-11 SURETY RLI 588679 $5,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY 2010-10-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-10-10 CARGO IM01800131 $5,000,000 ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 2007-10-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Excess BE 4484838 $5,000,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2010-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H07938482 $5,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-08-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1996-02-02 CARGO IMB 402-1817 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2005-10-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-07-01 BIPD/Primary ISA HO 635206 6 $5,000,000 INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NO… 2000-01-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-07-01 BIPD ISAH0 50233-6 $5,000,000 THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORT… 2005-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-07-01 BIPD/Primary ISA HO 502333-6 $5,000,000 THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORT… 1995-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 0 Last inspection: N/A Total crashes: 50

FMCSA Inspection Records

Detailed inspection history and violations

No inspection records available

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (50 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.

Apr 20, 2026

IA • IA2601538587

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 16, 2026

IA • IA2601538358

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2023

KS • KS2023E25208

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 6, 2022

KS • KS2022E24480

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2022

CO • CO2022000773

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2022

KS • KS2022E23745

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2022

IA • IA2201295385

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 17, 2021

NE • NE0221032736

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 4, 2020

KS • KS2020E19983

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 27, 2019

IA • IA1901150575

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 22, 2018

ND • ND0001064182

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2017

KS • KS2017E14247

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 16, 2016

NE • NE0216040190

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 2, 2014

KS • KS2014E07995

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 22, 2013

MN • MN0131160180

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

36

Total Crashes

50

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

56

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 45
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
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

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

0
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

0
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

0

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

0

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

0

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

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Operation Type

N/A

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

0

Power Units

0

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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