HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3065197-island-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ISLAND EXPRESS 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
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, (919) 810-7446, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC363879.
- 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 | MC363879 | — | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy Q61 0189963 · 34 | — | Jun 17, 2022 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC363879 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA866871944 · 91X | $750,000 | Dec 12, 2025 | 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
3 of 8 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
2 of 15 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SC | 1 | 2 | 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 North Carolina average covers 60,410 vehicle and 117,678 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 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 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 55.6% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 22.2% | 15.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
8 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 | 2 | 2 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323PT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 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 North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sanford, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Lillington, NC | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3065197 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC363879 |
| Legal name | ISLAND EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 344,899 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 2, 2017 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 31, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherWater Non Hm
Questions about ISLAND EXPRESS LLC
What does ISLAND EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC363879: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ISLAND EXPRESS 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 ISLAND EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3065197. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (919) 810-7446, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC363879, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (919) 810-7446
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOAD BROKERS LLC Broker |
Bear Creek, NC | 3231233 | MC1013118 | — | 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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