Lia Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Bettendorf, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 5 | 31 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 36 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 36 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 77% | 89% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 66% | 94% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 76% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 98% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26% | 84% | Better than most peers |
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 | 18 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | 10 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | MS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | TN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | MA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | KY |
| Category |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 39 | 3.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 10 | 0.09 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 1.08 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 0.19 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 7 | 0.34 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 45 states. Top state WA accounts for 10% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 100%.
+40 other states with fewer inspections
| 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 41 | 17 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 9 | 8 | 9 |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | TX | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 7, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 3924A | Driver on duty and under the influence of or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine which renders the driver incapable of safe operation. | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 39395A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |