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Safety & Compliance

Last updated August 24, 2026

Sky Express LLC runs interstate dry van freight under its own operating authority. Everything below is verifiable against public FMCSA records — brokers and shippers are encouraged to check it before setting us up.

Operating Authority

Our authority, insurance filings, and safety record can be verified at the FMCSA’s SAFER system using either number above.

Insurance

Sky Express LLC maintains auto liability, cargo, and general liability coverage at or above the limits required for our authority, with active BMC-91/BMC-34 filings on record with FMCSA. A current certificate of insurance is issued directly by our agent on request during carrier setup — email hr@skyexpresstrucking.com or call (816) 256-8329.

Hours of Service and ELD

Every tractor in our fleet runs an FMCSA-registered electronic logging device. Hours of service are monitored against 49 CFR Part 395, and dispatch is not permitted to plan a load that cannot be run legally. Drivers are instructed to shut down when they are out of hours or too tired to continue, regardless of the appointment.

Driver Qualification

• Valid CDL-A verified against the issuing state before dispatch;
• Motor vehicle record and PSP review at hire and annually thereafter;
• Previous-employer safety-performance history checked under 49 CFR 391.23;
• DOT physical and medical certificate kept current;
• Driver qualification files maintained for every driver and available for audit.

Drug and Alcohol Program

We operate a DOT drug and alcohol testing program under 49 CFR Part 382, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and return-to-duty testing, administered through a third-party consortium and queried through the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at hire and annually.

Maintenance and Inspection

Equipment is on a scheduled preventive-maintenance program. Drivers complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and file driver vehicle inspection reports; any defect affecting safe operation takes the unit out of service until it is repaired and signed off. Annual DOT inspections are kept current on tractors and trailers.

CSA Scores

We monitor our CSA BASIC scores continuously and address any roadside violation with the driver involved. Current scores are published by FMCSA and can be reviewed by anyone through the SAFER link above.

Cargo Security

Loads are sealed at origin where the shipper requires it, seal numbers are recorded on the bill of lading, and drivers are instructed not to break a seal without dispatch authorisation. High-value freight is subject to secured-parking and no-drop rules. Live GPS tracking is available on every load.

Reporting a Safety Concern

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