HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/905572-academy-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ACADEMY 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.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
MC145482: Common carrier inactive
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, (201) 420-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC413682 or MC145482.
- 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) | MC413682 | Primary | First Interstate Indemnity Risk Retention Group, Inc. Policy 1-10000-00-2026015819926 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC413682 | Excess over $1,000,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 1722361 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Jul 1, 2020 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC413682 | Excess over $1,500,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 1722362 · BMC-91X | $3,500,000 | Jul 1, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
28 of 589 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
3 of 596 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MA | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MA | 1 | 0 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
216 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 35 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 285 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 197 | 33 | 91.2% | 73.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 4.6% | 9.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 0.9% | 6.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 32 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 14 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 9 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 6 | 6 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BENM | 6 | 4 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 6 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 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 New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Hackensack, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Lodi, NJ | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Paterson, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Fort Lee, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | Union City, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 2026 | Bergenfield, NJ | 0 | 2 |
| May 6, 2026 | Clifton, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Oradell, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | New York-Kings, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Boston, MA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 905572 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC413682, MC145482 |
| Legal name | ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 652 |
| Drivers | 850 |
| Annual mileage | 16,212,795 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 9, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 14, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC
What does ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC413682: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about ACADEMY 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.
What should I verify before booking ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 905572. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 420-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC413682 or MC145482, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (201) 420-7000
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.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADEMY BUS LLC Carrier |
Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1771456 | MC646780 | 451 | Active Current · Motus |
| ACADEMY LINES LLC Carrier |
Hoboken, NJ | 943538 | MC414016 | 119 | Active Current · Motus |
| AIRPORT EXPRESS LLC Carrier · DBA ACADEMY |
Hoboken, NJ | 943547 | MC413531 | 65 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other trucking companies in Hoboken, NJ →
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).
Page generated 2026-10-19 08:15 UTC.