Istanbul Express Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Raleigh, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 5 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 5 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 95% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 92% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 89% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65% | 79% | 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 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 18, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1.90 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.21 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1.92 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.65 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 10 states. Top state CA accounts for 31% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 100%.
+5 other states with fewer inspections
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | WA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | 3963A1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 3929A2C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 14, 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 | Yes |
| May 20, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 3958EHOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| May 15, 2025 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |