HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1392820-mla-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MLA EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Aug 5, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.9% vs Washington average 24.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (253) 854-2646, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1754749.
- 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
7 of 18 · Washington avg 24.5%
2 of 30 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | WA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | WA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| May 19, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 1, 2026 | WA | 2 | 7 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | WA | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | WA | 5 | 3 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | WA | 5 | 1 | No |
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 Washington average covers 48,815 vehicle and 83,315 driver inspections of all Washington-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
63 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 99 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 10 | 82.5% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 12.7% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 4.8% | 3.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCL | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 2 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 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 Washington column is the mix across all Washington-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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Federal Way, WA | 0 | 0 |
| May 28, 2026 | Mercer Island, WA | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2026 | Dupont, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Poulsbo, WA | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Poulsbo, WA | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1392820 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1754749 |
| Legal name | MLA EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 34 |
| Annual mileage | 567,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Aug 5, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 8, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
U.S. Mail
Questions about MLA EXPRESS INC
What does MLA EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MLA EXPRESS INC (MC1754749), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MLA 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 MLA EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1392820. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (253) 854-2646, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1754749, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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