DF EXPRESS INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
FF13904: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (701) 390-4245, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC527234 or FF13904.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
0 of 8 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2025 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | MT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Dakota average covers 8,355 vehicle and 15,700 driver inspections of all North Dakota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 87.5% | 77.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 8.1% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLPC | 1 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Dakota column is the mix across all North Dakota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | Symmes (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1383267 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC527234, FF13904 |
| Legal name | DF EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 961,285 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 3, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 13, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherFRAC SAND
Questions about DF EXPRESS INC
What does DF EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DF EXPRESS INC (MC527234, FF13904), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DF EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking DF EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1383267. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (701) 390-4245, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC527234 or FF13904, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (701) 390-4245
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B AND B TRUCKING ENTERPRISE INC | 1255908 | MC492015 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.