LIA EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2997828
MC Number
22489
Fleet Size
36
Total Drivers
40
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
LIA EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BETTENDORF, Iowa, operating 36 power units with 40 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 4 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 297 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
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Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
297
Total
63%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Hoxbridge Insurance Company, Inc. — eff. Feb 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is LIA EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for LIA EXPRESS INC (USDOT #2997828) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is LIA EXPRESS INC's safety record?
LIA EXPRESS INC has 297 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does LIA EXPRESS INC operate?
LIA EXPRESS INC operates 36 power units with 40 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does LIA EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. LIA EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is LIA EXPRESS INC located?
LIA EXPRESS INC is based in BETTENDORF, Iowa at 2535 TECH DR UNIT 312, 52722. Phone: (708) 455-8180.
What are LIA EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
LIA EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 5.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.