Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.1% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (866) 873-2658, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC408074.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC408074 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT3329210 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC408074 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2015120147 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 18, 2017 | 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
8 of 19 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 44 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | SC | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 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
37 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 47 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 11 | 73.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 21.6% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 5.4% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDSLIMT25 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Union (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Kokomo, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Marion(Grant), IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 952587 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC408074 |
| Legal name | BOLT EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 228 |
| Drivers | 218 |
| Annual mileage | 12,382,934 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 20, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | May 8, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about BOLT EXPRESS LLC
Is BOLT EXPRESS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. BOLT EXPRESS LLC 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 BOLT EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC408074: 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).
Which information about BOLT EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking BOLT EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 952587. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (866) 873-2658, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC408074, 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.