HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/743210-nippon-express-usa-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC
Carrier & Broker
Freight forwarder under FF4090 · Broker & Motor carrier & Household goods carrier & Broker under MC161869
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
MC161869: Broker, Motor carrier, Household goods carrier, Broker active
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (678) 826-0275, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF4090 or MC161869.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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 | FF4090 | — | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. Policy IT06601175 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| Cargo | MC161869 | — | Sompo America Insurance Company Policy OMC30022221103 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Cargo | MC161869 | — | SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY Policy OMC30022221103 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | FF4090 | — | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. Policy IT06601175 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2002 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC161869 | Primary | Sompo America Insurance Company Policy FTA40004E0 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2016 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC161869 | Primary | SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY Policy FTA40004E0 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2016 | Active |
| Surety Bond | FF4090, MC161869 | — | Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company Policy 9949594 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2017 | 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
0 of 23 · Illinois avg 24.1%
2 of 32 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | HI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | NY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | 53.8% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 38.5% | 19.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilutio Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3POSS | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
| Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39330B | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 | 743210 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF4090, MC161869 |
| Legal name | NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 70 |
| Annual mileage | 768,903 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 22, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC161869: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Household Goods: Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active | MC161869: Broker of Household Goods: Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC
Is NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC's operating authority allow?
FF4090: Freight forwarder (may assemble and consolidate shipments and arrange their transportation, taking responsibility for them). MC161869: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC is old or missing?
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 NIPPON EXPRESS USA INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 743210. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (678) 826-0275, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF4090 or MC161869, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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