HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1597774-balkan-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BALKAN EXPRESS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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 inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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, (817) 924-1410, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC591082.
- 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
37 of 136 · Texas avg 25.1%
9 of 287 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 28, 2025 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 25, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | NM | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 22, 2025 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 19, 2025 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
235 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 55 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 315 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 149 | 42 | 63.4% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 56 | 9 | 23.8% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 3 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 6 | 6 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 6 | 6 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 6 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Indio, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Mesquite, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Cresent Junction, WY | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1597774 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC591082 |
| Legal name | BALKAN EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 145 |
| Drivers | 160 |
| Annual mileage | 16,100,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 15, 2021) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 19, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about BALKAN EXPRESS LLC
What does BALKAN EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BALKAN EXPRESS LLC (MC591082), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BALKAN EXPRESS LLC 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 BALKAN EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1597774. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (817) 924-1410, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC591082, 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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