Start Express INC
Rch Cucamonga, CA
Profile data updated Mar 31, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (7 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
START EXPRESS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2019. Based in Rch Cucamonga, CA, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Start Express INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck
Authorized Cargo Types
Start Express INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 107,500 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by START EXPRESS INC
4 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jan 27, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Great Dane Trailers, Volvo Truck, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 3 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. 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.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 75% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 25% |
Trailers (3 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.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 50% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 25% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 25% |
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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 CA
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
3
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/27/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/22/2025 | NV | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2025 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 91X | CA981482313 | $750,000 | 05/21/2024 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3353374 | 03/15/2021 | 12/15/2021 | CANCEL | |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-017950 | 03/15/2020 | 03/15/2021 | CANCEL | |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-016650 | 03/15/2019 | 03/15/2020 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does START EXPRESS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, START EXPRESS INC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is START EXPRESS INC's authority currently active?
START EXPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has START EXPRESS INC been in business?
START EXPRESS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2019, making their authority approximately 7 years, 5 months old.
Where is START EXPRESS INC located?
START EXPRESS INC is physically located at 11846 BUNKER DR, RCH CUCAMONGA, CA 91730.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
START EXPRESS INC has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NM, NV. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLUP — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-27 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-22 | NV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-11 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 3 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), START EXPRESS INC was cited for 2 violations.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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