HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3750557-polar-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
POLAR EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (909) 515-7550, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1331213.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 8 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 11 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 24, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 3, 2025 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2025 | CO | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 19, 2025 | MO | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 1, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Mar 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | 3 | 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
11 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 16 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 72.7% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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 | 3750557 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1331213 |
| Legal name | POLAR EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 210,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 24, 2021 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 POLAR EXPRESS INC
What does POLAR EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for POLAR EXPRESS INC (MC1331213), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about POLAR EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 POLAR EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3750557. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (909) 515-7550, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1331213, 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 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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