HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1464209-bains-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BAINS EXPRESS INC
Doing business as ALS
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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, (510) 605-7696, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC612495.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC612495 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA989956638 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 28, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 17 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 25 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 3 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 | 45.0% | 16.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 30.0% | 71.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 25.0% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSCBB | 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 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1HOSPVID | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLIMPT | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Hayward, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1464209 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC612495 |
| Legal name | BAINS EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | ALS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 16, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about BAINS EXPRESS INC
What does BAINS EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC612495: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about BAINS 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. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking BAINS EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1464209. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (510) 605-7696, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC612495, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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