Optimistic Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Amsterdam, NY.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 1 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 1 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 94% | 91% | Worse 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 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 4, 2025 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | NJ | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 1.16 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 8.25 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.75 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Inspected in 2 states. Top state NY accounts for 57% of activity. Activity outside home state (NY): 43%.
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| Nov 9, 2024 |
| NJ |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 5 |
| 1 |
| Sep 29, 2024 | NY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2024 | NJ | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 39311A1L | Lighting - Lamps improper color height or location | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 39348ABLMCHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Loose/missing caliper bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |