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BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC

DOT 2409583
MC 829159
Entity Carrier
3565 120TH AVE, HARTLEY, IA 51346 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2409583
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Overview

BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2026, based in Hartley, Iowa. It operates a fleet of 8 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
50%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 12.5
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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7 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

5
Inspections, 24 mo
17
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-03
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-08-03
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-03
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-08-03
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-03
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-08-03
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-08-03
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-08-03
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2025-10-06
396.5B-HWSL — Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-06
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2025-10-06
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)
2025-10-06
396.3A1-BALR — Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-10-06
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-10-06
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2025-10-06
396.3A1-ALBV — Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve (Unit 1)
2025-10-06
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2025-06-16
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units8
Drivers8
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-829159

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 BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2409583 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC carry cargo insurance?
This carrier has $750,000 in insurance coverage on file.
What is BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC operate?
It runs 8 power units with 8 drivers on file.

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3565 120TH AVE
HARTLEY, IA 51346
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