WILLIAMS EXPRESS INC
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 9.09% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 15.38% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 20
Trailers: 42 (42 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
245 STATE HIGHWAY 11, WILLIAMS, MN, 56686
Phone Number
(218) 783-6795
Mailing Address
PO BOX 651, WILLIAMS, MN, 56686
Cell Phone
(612) 963-1871
Email Address
Fax Number
(218) 783-6771
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | WF013833 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2023-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000341 | $1,000,000 | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 2024-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-03-12 | BIPD/Primary | GFL0000438 | $1,000,000 | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 2023-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | GFL0000438 | $1,000,000 | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 2021-03-12 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | GLF0000438 | $1,000,000 | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 2020-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | AE-000355-01 | $1,000,000 | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMP… | 2020-09-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | LFO0002158 | $1,000,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2018-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | WF003330 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2015-10-23 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-12-15 | BIPD/Primary | TPU3042387 | $1,000,000 | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 2014-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | TF611697 | $1,000,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-12-15 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-09-20 | CARGO | 83 MS VO5747 | $1,000,000 | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… | 2020-03-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | CL486888 | $1,000,000 | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… | 2008-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | PAP 236399 0905 | $1,000,000 | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… | 2007-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | PAP 236399 0905 | $1,000,000 | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… | 2007-05-23 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-09-20 | CARGO | QT-660-9285A953-TIL-05 | $1,000,000 | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… | 2007-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | 444709 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2005-09-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-09-20 | CARGO | BBRT04249 | $1,000,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2005-09-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | 254221 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2004-09-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-09-20 | CARGO | BBRT03126 | $1,000,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2004-09-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-09-20 | BIPD/Primary | 253425 | $1,000,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2003-09-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-09-20 | CARGO | ABRT02050 | $1,000,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003-09-20 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.09%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
110 inspections · 10 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
15.38%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
13 inspections · 2 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (110 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | TR09002537 | 1 | ND | 1 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | HP21000379 | 3 | ND | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 5210001592 | 2 | SD | 4 | 1 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| May 25, 2026 | X001006143 | 1 | WA | 1 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| May 19, 2026 | U584301350 | 3 | MT | 1 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| May 18, 2026 | TR60002629 | 3 | ND | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00... |
| May 12, 2026 | AW08230272 | 3 | OR | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| May 6, 2026 | U210301385 | 3 | MT | 2 | 1 | MACK 1M1AW09Y... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | HP74000027 | 3 | ND | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | U712601293 | 3 | MT | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0150000721 | 2 | MN | 1 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | U574401369 | 2 | MT | 2 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPBGGGG... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | I033G90083 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW07Y... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 7284028025 | 3 | NV | 1 | 0 | 1M1AN4GY... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 25ZV001158 | 1 | UT | 3 | 1 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | U689801195 | 3 | MT | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW09Y... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | U743501983 | 2 | MT | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPBGGGG... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | U427301315 | 2 | MT | 2 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW07Y... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | U743501910 | 2 | MT | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 0155000594 | 3 | MN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AW09Y... |
Jun 28, 2026
TR09002537
Jun 22, 2026
HP21000379
Jun 17, 2026
5210001592
May 25, 2026
X001006143
May 19, 2026
U584301350
May 18, 2026
TR60002629
May 12, 2026
AW08230272
May 6, 2026
U210301385
Apr 22, 2026
HP74000027
Apr 7, 2026
U712601293
Mar 30, 2026
0150000721
Mar 20, 2026
U574401369
Mar 14, 2026
I033G90083
Feb 16, 2026
7284028025
Feb 11, 2026
25ZV001158
Feb 5, 2026
U689801195
Feb 1, 2026
U743501983
Jan 26, 2026
U427301315
Jan 18, 2026
U743501910
Dec 30, 2025
0155000594
Dec 21, 2025
5140001881
Dec 15, 2025
FT63000772
Nov 26, 2025
0406000399
Nov 13, 2025
25MA002305
Nov 4, 2025
U291001167
Nov 3, 2025
5140001787
Oct 28, 2025
5005040255
Oct 21, 2025
U262201290
Sep 18, 2025
MV76860107
Sep 11, 2025
U568201613
Aug 28, 2025
HP72000056
Aug 13, 2025
U712600996
Aug 4, 2025
X805007244
Jul 30, 2025
X805007239
Jul 30, 2025
U574400942
Jul 21, 2025
W228006993
Jun 23, 2025
0155000476
Jun 2, 2025
U430600862
Apr 15, 2025
U712600814
Mar 22, 2025
FT79001225
Mar 11, 2025
1643000457
Feb 27, 2025
0155000353
Feb 13, 2025
TR60002049
Feb 12, 2025
FT65000322
Jan 18, 2025
25TY001271
Jan 13, 2025
X805006694
Jan 11, 2025
TR88007046
Dec 22, 2024
U498500592
Dec 18, 2024
2142000322
Dec 12, 2024
1661000309
Total Inspections
110
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
110
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (44 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | MN0250170188 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2024 | GA0009558097 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2024 | MT2450190580 | MT | Fatal | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 8, 2023 | OR2023430438 | OR | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2023 | MT2350187611 | MT | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2021 | MN0212270170 | MN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 4, 2021 | TN0102872144 | TN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2020 | ND0001097167 | ND | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2020 | ID20C5442920 | ID | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2017 | MN0170380271 | MN | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2016 | NYSP24864330 | NY | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2016 | MN0161100214 | MN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2016 | OR2016430094 | OR | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2015 | MT1550073629 | MT | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2012 | WI0000066956 | WI | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Jan 17, 2025
MN • MN0250170188
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 15, 2024
GA • GA0009558097
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 7, 2024
MT • MT2450190580
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Dec 8, 2023
OR • OR2023430438
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 17, 2023
MT • MT2350187611
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 15, 2021
MN • MN0212270170
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 4, 2021
TN • TN0102872144
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 3, 2020
ND • ND0001097167
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 23, 2020
ID • ID20C5442920
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 7, 2017
MN • MN0170380271
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Aug 13, 2016
NY • NYSP24864330
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 19, 2016
MN • MN0161100214
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 30, 2016
OR • OR2016430094
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 22, 2015
MT • MT1550073629
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 15, 2012
WI • WI0000066956
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 24, 2012
OR • OR2012340004
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 20, 2011
WI • WI0000063474
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Jan 27, 2011
OK • OK00K0007911
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 27, 2010
NJ • NJ0010219999
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Aug 31, 2010
MN • MN0102520040
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Jul 21, 2010
MN • MN0102390089
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 12, 2010
NC • NC0102802551
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 18, 2008
WY • WY080139A181
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 25, 2007
WA • WA0002665199
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 23, 2006
MN • MN0062050144
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
29
Total Crashes
44
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
36
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 6 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 110 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 15 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 14 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Trailers | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
15
14 owned
Trailers
42
42 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
20
Driver Inspections
13
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
15
Power Units
15
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
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