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SAFARA EXPRESS LLC

DOT 2896793MC 973678ActiveInterstateGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.VENUS, TX

COMPANY

Authority since
2024-07-29
MCS-150
2025-05-07 · 149,234 mi (2024)
Fleet
5 units · — trailers · 5 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
149,234 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Other-african
Origin candidates
Kenyan 80%

ADDRESS

Physical
2502 MELROSE DR
VENUS, TX 76084
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6827017117
Email
safaraexpress@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
NICHOLAS CHEPKWONY
Title
DIRECTOR
Origin
Other-african

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
General Freight
Cargo types
4
General FreightBeveragesPaper ProductsOther: AUTO PARTS
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
25 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
26.7%
4 / 15 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
3 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 3 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
73% — 11 clean of 15 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
26.7% — driver OOS 2, vehicle OOS 2

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
15 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-05-07

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

High OOS rate 27% (all-time)
10.0 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
2.2 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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