HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1988700-ocean-express-transportation-and-equipment-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
OCEAN EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts 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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Feb 12, 2014. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (360) 268-2510, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC703605.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC703605 | — | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 6686143 · 34 | — | Mar 21, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC703605 | Primary | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. Policy A0283028001 · 91X | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC703605 | ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO Policy 10C AS 32113 | Mar 15, 2010 | Cancelled at term end |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC703605 | ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO Policy 10C AS 32113 | Mar 15, 2010 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
0 of 4 · Washington avg 24.5%
0 of 8 · Washington avg 4.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- WA 6 75.0%
- OR 1 12.5%
- CA 1 12.5%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 8
6 tractors · 2 straight trucks
International 2Peterbilt 2Ford 1Freightliner 1Kenworth 1Mack 1
18 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 6
6 semi-trailers
Utility 2Transcraft 1Wabash 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | WA | 2 | 10 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 18, 2024 | OR | 1 | 0 | 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 Washington average covers 48,864 vehicle and 83,421 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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 13 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | 87.5% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 12.0% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLHFD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Westport, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1988700 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC703605 |
| Legal name | OCEAN EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Feb 12, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 27, 2010 · 16 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @oceancos.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 12 | 2 |
| Straight trucks | 3 | 1 |
| Trailers | 21 | 16 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSeafood & Fish; Fresh, Frozen And By-Products
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 OCEAN EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT LLC
What does OCEAN EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC703605: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about OCEAN EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT LLC 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking OCEAN EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1988700. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (360) 268-2510, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC703605, 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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