DBA: A & I
A & I Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Watsonville, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 82 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 82 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 97% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 85% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 74% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62% | 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 | 5 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 22 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 104 | 37 | 25 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 36 | 2.53 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 32 | 0.46 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 2.39 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.14 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 20 states. Top state CA accounts for 47% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 53%.
+15 other states with fewer inspections
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 42 |
| 11 |
| 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 38 | 10 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39524C2IIELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39524C2IIIELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3927AD | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 393205CWR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |