What Verdica's 809 score means for INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS INC
INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS INC's composite score of 809 out of 850 places the carrier in Verdica's "excellent" band (800–850). This score reflects an aggregated assessment of three regulatory compliance dimensions tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA): authority and insurance status, safety record, and inspection history.
A score in this range indicates that the carrier meets or exceeds baseline safety and operational standards across measurable compliance areas. Readers should interpret this as a strong regulatory profile—the carrier has demonstrated consistent adherence to federal licensing, insurance, and safety requirements as documented in FMCSA records. However, an excellent score does not eliminate the need for due diligence; it reflects historical performance and regulatory standing at a point in time, not a guarantee of future performance or service quality.
No independent customer reviews are currently indexed for this entity, so the score is based solely on regulatory data. Prospective customers should supplement this compliance assessment with direct reference checks or other vetting methods if service experience is a priority.
How the sub-scores break down
Authority & Insurance (850/850): This perfect sub-score indicates that INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS INC holds active, valid operating authority with the FMCSA and maintains the insurance coverage required by federal law. In practical terms, the carrier is licensed to operate and is financially insured for liability. This is a baseline requirement; a score below maximum in this dimension typically signals lapses in coverage, authority suspensions, or registration lapses—red flags for any shipper.
Safety Record (835/850): This sub-score is derived from the carrier's BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories) scores, which measure safety outcomes such as crash involvement, unsafe driving practices, and hours-of-service violations. A score of 835 indicates strong performance in this dimension—the carrier has maintained a safety profile well above regulatory thresholds. In the trucking industry, safety records are tracked continuously and influence carrier ratings, insurance premiums, and regulatory oversight. A high score here reflects lower-than-average crash rates or safety violations relative to peer carriers.
Inspection History (710/850): This sub-score is the lowest of the three and reflects the carrier's performance during FMCSA roadside and facility inspections. A score of 710 is still within acceptable range but indicates more deficiencies were documented during inspections than in the other two dimensions. Inspections typically assess vehicle maintenance, driver qualifications, cargo securement, and logbook compliance. A lower (though still respectable) inspection score may indicate occasional violations or maintenance issues but does not suggest systemic non-compliance.
What regulators in HI track for trucking providers
The FMCSA regulates interstate and intrastate commercial motor carriers through a national inspection and safety data program. In Hawaii, as in all states, regulators monitor:
- Authority and Insurance: Active Motor Carrier (MC) or Temporary Authority status and proof of liability and cargo insurance.
- BASIC Scores: Five to seven safety categories including crash frequency, unsafe driving, hours-of-service violations, vehicle maintenance, and controlled substances/alcohol.
- Inspection Records: Safety audits at carrier facilities and roadside inspections of individual vehicles and drivers, with documented violations coded by severity.
Carriers with high violation counts or repeated deficiencies in a BASIC category may be flagged for intervention, increased monitoring, or potential Out-of-Service orders. The scoring system is designed to identify patterns of non-compliance before accidents or serious incidents occur.
Bottom line
INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS INC is a well-rated carrier from a regulatory compliance standpoint, with an excellent composite score and no critical red flags in authority, insurance, or safety standing. Anyone considering this carrier should verify the current status of these scores with Verdica or the FMCSA directly and conduct reference checks with existing customers to assess service quality and reliability.