LOTUS EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
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.
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, (817) 371-7493, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1317059.
- 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) | MC1317059 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT3740990863 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 3, 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
2 of 4 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 9 · Texas avg 7.7%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | FL | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 10, 2025 | SD | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 5, 2025 | TN | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2025 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 3, 2025 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 3, 2024 | LA | 3 | 1 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 17 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 76.9% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 39222AD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBIPBS | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3731031 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1317059 |
| Legal name | LOTUS EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 162,526 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 26, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about LOTUS EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC
What does LOTUS EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1317059: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about LOTUS EXPRESS TRANSPORT 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 LOTUS EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3731031. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (817) 371-7493, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1317059, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other trucking companies in Carthage
All in Carthage →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS OILFIELD SERVICES LLC | 1986815 | MC846680 | 145 | Active Current · Motus |
| SHARPS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 2639400 | MC919616 | 83 | Active Current · Motus |
| DOUBLE L CONTRACTORS LLC DBA DOUBLE L CONTRACTORS |
1133092 | MC1673967 | 44 | Active Current · Motus |
| SMITH ENERGY SERVICES INC | 2193149 | MC1542848 | 28 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MAXFLOW CHEMICALS OF TEXAS LLC DBA MAXFLOW CHEMICALS OF TEXAS |
2369876 | MC956156 | 21 | Active Current · Motus |
| PAT'S ROUSTABOUT SERVICE INC | 721890 | MC1173601 | 20 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| J M YOUNG ENERGY SERVICES LLC DBA YOUNG ENERGY SERVICES |
3137126 | MC1204904 | 14 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CAR-TEX TRANSPORT & VACUUM SERVICE INC | 2030653 | MC715274 | 12 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| KT LEWIS TRUCKING LLC DBA DOUBLE L TRUCKING |
2340800 | MC1589173 | 8 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| GARRETT LAGRONE SERVICES LLC DBA LAGRONES TOWING AND TRANSPORT |
2411573 | MC1792310 | 8 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.