HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2285847-s-a-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
S A EXPRESS INC
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
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, (313) 436-4856, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC780737.
- 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) | MC780737 | Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. Policy KCA 2601614 · 91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
19 of 62 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 136 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | IN | 3 | 5 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MI | 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 Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
122 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 24 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 170 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68 | 23 | 55.7% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 37 | 0 | 30.3% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 0 | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 8 | 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 | 7 | 7 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 4 | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Brazil, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Jasper Co I 80 @ Mm 175.5, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Albany, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Emerald (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Butler (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Turtlecreek (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Evansville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Frenchtown Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Upton, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2285847 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC780737 |
| Legal name | S A EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 198 |
| Drivers | 205 |
| Annual mileage | 16,574,821 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 28, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 20, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBeveragesOtherAuto Freight
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 S A EXPRESS INC
What does S A EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC780737: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about S A 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.
What should I verify before booking S A EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2285847. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (313) 436-4856, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC780737, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (313) 436-4856
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS Carrier · DBA SA EXPRESS INC |
Romulus, MI | 2494093 | MC863961 | 4 | Active Last known · 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 on this page (how corrections work).
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