HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/289876-southwest-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (620) 544-7500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC198624.
- 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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC198624 | — | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 5631536 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC198624 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP34237A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 6, 1999 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC198624 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Great West Casualty Co Policy CCP04629A · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Jan 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 47 · Kansas avg 17.5%
1 of 55 · Kansas avg 4.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | OK | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | OK | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | KS | 2 | 3 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | OK | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | KS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | IA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | KS | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | OK | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | 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 Kansas average covers 19,627 vehicle and 32,341 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
65 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 82 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 | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 6 | 76.9% | 73.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 9.2% | 11.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 0 | 4.6% | 0.8% |
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 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 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 Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | St Joseph, MO | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Kellyville, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Amarillo, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 289876 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC198624 |
| Legal name | SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 112 |
| Annual mileage | 2,173,013 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 22, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 8, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherLiquid Fertilizer
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 SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC
What does SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC198624: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 289876. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (620) 544-7500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC198624, 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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