SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202656 inspections · 48 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2392.2LCUnsafe Driving
Improper lane change
5
1× · sev 5
- 3392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 4393.41-BNPB-SPRVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
2
2× · sev 1
- 9393.11A1-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
2
1× · sev 2
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- KS17
- OK7
- MO2
- IA2
- IL1
- TX1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kay County, OK
Medium impact13 of 47 violations in the last 12 months (28%) came from inspections in Kay County, OK. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Kay County, OK to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 31% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 16%
- 392.2LCImproper lane change1× · 16%
- 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× · 11%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 39% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 48%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× · 41%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 9%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 2%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 57% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× · 8%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 27%
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× · 3%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× · 8%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 5%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 3%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 5%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 395.8D5-HOSFHOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period. Date:
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA43 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 13 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi29 drivers
- Company officer
- DOUGLAS MARTIN
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 183292507
- Registered since
- 1987-04-08
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 28 trucks · 3 owned tractors · 38 owned trailers · 25 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 69 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
40 events- 04/09/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
- 01/01/2013Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CCP04629A
- 01/01/2013Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy CLP34237A
- 01/01/2013Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU749526
- 01/01/2010Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 5631536
- 01/01/2009Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 5631536
- 01/01/2009Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458
- 01/01/2009Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP34237A
- 12/05/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2008)
- 12/05/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2008)
- 01/01/2008Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
- 12/05/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2007)
- 12/05/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2007)
- 01/17/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/17/2007MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/01/2007Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
- 01/01/2007Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
- 01/01/2006Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
- 12/05/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2005)
- 12/05/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2005)
- 01/01/2005Insurance cancelled — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458
- 12/06/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2005)
- 12/06/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2005)
- 03/24/2004Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy DXS2416458(U)
- 01/01/2004Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy XS4877111
- 01/01/2000Insurance replaced — UNION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy XS 4876475
- 10/01/1999COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/1999)
- 10/01/1999CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/1999)
- 09/05/1999Insurance transferred — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 865 3137
- 09/05/1999Insurance transferred — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP34237A
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2005-03-22
- Last review
- 2013-06-21
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-09
- Reported mileage
- 2,173,013 mi (2025)
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