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A&B EXPRESS LLC

DOT 2372032
MC 813902
Entity Carrier
1338 HARRISON AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2372032
ACTIVE

Overview

A&B EXPRESS LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2025, based in Des Moines, Iowa. It operates a fleet of 4 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Reefer.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
12.5%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
60%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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13 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

8
Inspections, 24 mo
44
Violations, 24 mo
10
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-02-03
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2025-10-24
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 — Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth (Unit 1)
2025-10-24
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2025-10-24
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-24
393.9A-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
395.32B-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD (Unit D)
2025-10-24
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-24
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2025-10-24
393.55C1-B — Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. (Unit 1)
2025-10-24
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2025-10-24
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-10-24
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-24
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-24
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-24
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-04-25
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2025-04-25
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2024-11-14
393.11RT — Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 (Unit 2)
2024-11-14
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2024-10-23
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2024-10-23
393.11TL — Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 (Unit 1)
2024-10-23
393.55D2 — CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab (Unit 1)
2024-10-23
393.9H — Inoperable head lamps (Unit 1)
2024-10-23
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2024-10-23
395.8E — False report of drivers record of duty status (Unit D)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units4
Drivers4
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-813902

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A&B EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2372032 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does A&B EXPRESS LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is A&B EXPRESS LLC's safety rating?
A&B EXPRESS LLC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 12.5% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does A&B EXPRESS LLC operate?
It runs 4 power units with 4 drivers on file.

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1338 HARRISON AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
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