Freight Carrier/broker · Bettendorf, IA
LIA EXPRESS INC
2535 TECH DR UNIT 312 · Bettendorf, IA 52722
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(708) 455-8180
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- MC #22489
- USDOT #2997828 USDOT Active
- 36Power Units
- 40Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
LIA EXPRESS INC is a Bettendorf, IA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-22489 and their USDOT number is 2997828.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 5,100,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 45 states over the past 24 months: WA (28), TN (26), IL (22), ME (20), MI (14), NM (13), IN (12), CA (11), MT (10), CT (10), NY (10), AR (9), +33 more. Home base: Bettendorf, Iowa.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
3.7%
23.4%
Driver
5.5%
6.7%
Hazmat
0%
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 2Injury
- 2Tow
- 4Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
3.17
42
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.08
9
Vehicle Maintenance
1.38
45
Drugs / Alcohol
0.42
9
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.3
10
Inspection Summary
- 298Total
- 200Clean
- 98With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 75 unique codes
Critical 25
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation
- 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.
- 392.4(a)Driver uses or is in possession of drugs
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.
Unsafe Driving 15
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way
- 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
Hours of Service 8
- 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 26
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
Locations
Physical Address
LIA EXPRESS INC2535 TECH DR UNIT 312
BETTENDORF, IA 52722
Mailing Address
Same as physical.