HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/545226-imperial-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
IMPERIAL EXPRESS INC
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.
- MC752361 is also listed on another company recordIMPERIAL FREIGHT MANAGEMENT LLC (USDOT 2944444, added Nov 7, 2016). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2944444, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC752361: filed under USDOT 2944444, not this record
FF2256: Contract carrier inactive
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, (937) 399-9400, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC270583 or FF2256, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC752361 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2944444. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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) | MC270583 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAT 0011110-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2018 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC752361 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | — | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC Policy 101527404 · 84 | — | Jul 31, 2024 | Cancelled Jul 6, 2026 |
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
2 of 7 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 16 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | IN | 3 | 6 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 22, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 15, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 23, 2025 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | IN | 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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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), 2 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 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 45.5% | 18.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 36.4% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLA | 1 | 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 Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 545226 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC270583, MC752361, FF2256 |
| Legal name | IMPERIAL EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 22 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 1,306,560 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 25, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 13, 1993 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersPassengersGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about IMPERIAL EXPRESS INC
What does IMPERIAL EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC270583: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about IMPERIAL 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. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking IMPERIAL EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 545226. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 399-9400, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC270583 or FF2256, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other trucking companies in Springfield, OH →
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).
Page generated 2026-10-19 19:18 UTC.