HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2827997-hs-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
HS EXPRESS LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC944349
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 10 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average44.7% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 788-4000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC944349.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC944349 | Primary | P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Policy RGG488790 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 15, 2019 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC944349 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 3535493 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
34 of 76 · Alabama avg 25.6%
5 of 171 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | OK | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | AL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | OH | 1 | 5 | Yes |
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 Alabama average covers 33,241 vehicle and 59,582 driver inspections of all Alabama-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
149 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 50 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 219 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 | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 102 | 43 | 68.5% | 72.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 5 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
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 | 9 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 3 | 3 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 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 Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-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
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Memphis, TN | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Granite City, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Elsah Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Rural St. Clair, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Rural (Mississippi County), AR | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Vandalia, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | East Chicago, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Rural Talladega, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2827997 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC944349 |
| Legal name | HS EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 164 |
| Drivers | 164 |
| Annual mileage | 9,840,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 24, 2015 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefusePaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater WellOtherPipe
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about HS EXPRESS LLC
Is HS EXPRESS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. HS EXPRESS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does HS EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC944349: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HS EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
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 HS EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2827997. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 788-4000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC944349, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (205) 788-4000
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.
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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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