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Sms Express CORP

New Brunswick, NJ

DOT# 2308442 | MC# 788091 | FMCSA since 2012 (14 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 10, 2026 from official FMCSA records

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Trust Score

Limited History

FMCSA data ↓

7

Power Units

8

Drivers

FMCSA since 2012 (14 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

SMS EXPRESS CORP is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2012. Based in New Brunswick, NJ, they operate a fleet of 7 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Sms Express CORP operates the following equipment types:

Dry Van

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 3 0 0 3
Tractors 0 4 0 4
Trailers 4 0 0 4

Fleet Size Classification: 6-10 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Sms Express CORP is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

General Freight

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Interstate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 8

MCS-150 Mileage: 601,000 miles (2025)

Driver Information

8

Total Drivers

8

CDL Drivers

4

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by SMS EXPRESS CORP

2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Great Dane Trailers, Freightliner, International. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment and driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
2
Trailers
2
OOS (24 mo)
0
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
TRUCK TRACTOR 2 50%
SEMI-TRAILER 2 50%
Trailers (2 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 2
Trailer makes
Great Dane 2
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 2 trailers
Body type
Box or Van Enclosed Trailer 1
Length
53 ft 2
Axles
2 axles 2
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Great Dane Trailers 2 50%
Freightliner 1 25%
International 1 25%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

License plates on file (4 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
3633197 IN Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2026
TUK80E NJ Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
3716020 IN Itnl TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2024
TYW33M NJ Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2024

Plate registrations span 2 states: NJ (2) · IN (2)

Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
3AKJHHDR0RSVA2094 TRUCK TRACTOR
2024 Freightliner Cascadia
Detroit Diesel DD15 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1GRAA0625KE144357 SEMI-TRAILER
2019 Great Dane Trailers
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
3HSDZAPR5RN396245 TRUCK TRACTOR
2024 International LT62F
X15, Signature engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2024 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1GR1A0621LW150698 SEMI-TRAILER
2020 Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers
Last seen May 2024 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

Dispatch Services in NJ

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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Common carrier · Carries: Property.

⚠️ FMCSA involuntarily revoked prior operating authority (Apr 2016) · 2 revocation records on file.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $750K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

1

Inspections

24 months

0

Violations

Total found

0

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
05/13/2026 OH Driver Only 0

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$750,000

DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY 91X CA868773435 $750,000 02/01/2026
View Insurance History (11 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z-35726 04/20/2016 10/10/2019 TERM/CANCL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY Z-35726 04/20/2016 10/01/2019 TERM/REPL
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE CAL1001308 08/16/2013 08/16/2014 CANCEL
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 1736959 07/16/2012 08/16/2013 TERM/REPL
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP0000433 09/03/2014 04/25/2016 NAMECHG
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC25013098 02/01/2025 02/01/2026 CANCEL
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC24011794 02/01/2024 02/01/2025 CANCEL
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC23011727 02/01/2023 02/01/2024 CANCEL
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC22012233 02/01/2022 02/01/2023 CANCEL
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC PC21011760 02/01/2021 02/01/2022 CANCEL
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISAH25290112 10/01/2019 02/01/2021 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Recent Changes

Total Drivers
Jul 10, 2026
7 8

Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.

Is Sms Express CORP Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
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Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 4 shut-down carriers
The same person or people also run one or more carriers that are no longer active. This is sometimes a sign of a company re-registering to leave a bad record behind — verify who you're really dealing with.
1 other trucking company use this same address
This can be perfectly normal (a shared business park or mailbox) — but it can also point to related or shell companies. Confirm the address if anything else looks off.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does SMS EXPRESS CORP operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SMS EXPRESS CORP is inferred to operate: Dry Van.

Is SMS EXPRESS CORP's authority currently active?

SMS EXPRESS CORP currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has SMS EXPRESS CORP been in business?

SMS EXPRESS CORP has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2012, making their authority approximately 14 years, 2 months old.

Where is SMS EXPRESS CORP located?

SMS EXPRESS CORP is physically located at 745 JOYCE KILMER AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

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Limited FMCSA history — verify directly Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) Limited inspection history Some history-continuity flags

Roadside Inspection History 1 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

SMS EXPRESS CORP has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OH. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.

Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-05-13 OH Level 3 · Driver-only 0

Carrier History & Continuity

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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)

Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)

These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.

About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.

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