Life Express Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Kent, WA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 22 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 22 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 90% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 88% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 67% | 94% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53% | 86% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 9 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 2.37 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.34 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5.10 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state WA accounts for 94% of activity. Activity outside home state (WA): 6%.
| 9 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| WA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 393203CCBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. | Driver Fitness | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 39375A1TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |