HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2858208-skyline-express-iii-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC
Doing business as APOLLO EXPRESS
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.7% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
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, (517) 841-1399, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC366984.
- 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) | MC366984 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. Policy HAT 0011360-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2022 | 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
11 of 30 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 49 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WI | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | AR | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
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 Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 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
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 13 | 75.0% | 63.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 11.5% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 11.5% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
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 - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BVAC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Blissfield, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Delaware (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Columbia Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Blackman Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Raisin Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Jackson, MI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2858208 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC366984 |
| Legal name | SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC |
| DBA name | APOLLO EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 34 |
| Annual mileage | 2,303,060 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 24, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC
What does SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC's operating authority allow?
MC366984: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SKYLINE EXPRESS III 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. 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 SKYLINE EXPRESS III LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2858208. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (517) 841-1399, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC366984, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (517) 841-1399
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC Broker · DBA APOLLO TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS |
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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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