S A EXPRESS INC
185-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Romulus, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2285847
- MC
- MC780737
- Based
- Romulus, MI
- Contact
- 3134364856 · info@saexpressinc.com
What this carrier is
S A EXPRESS INC is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Romulus, MI. Operating footprint: 185 power units, 185 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC780737 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: auto freight. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 28, 2017).
Fleet composition on file: 185 owned tractors, 220 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 49 motor carriers operating 185 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 117 | 68.69 | 170.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 17 | 26.66 | 63.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 132 | 109.83 | 120.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.00 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 185-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2285847: 230 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 1, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 89 |
| Hours-of-Service | 18 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 141 |
| Total violations | 252 (55 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 21 reportable crashes , 10 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 15, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, and other: auto freight on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 49 peer carriers operating 185 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 134 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 17 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 252 violations, 21 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 185 power units on file.
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