OPTICAL XPERTS LLC, DOT #3435427 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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6 of your 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on August 5.
Your latest, Iowa on September 15, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 87 trucks and 90 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in WINDOM, Minnesota (USDOT #3435427). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 46/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 11 recent inspection(s) and 59 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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46/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 15, 2026, Iowa. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8).
- Aug. 5, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 8 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.106), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- June 1, 2026, Kansas. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 12 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.71), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- April 20, 2025, North Dakota. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 7 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55), wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78), and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
- Feb. 10, 2025, Texas. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.23) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Jan. 2, 2025, South Dakota. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC: WINDOM, Minnesota Trucking Company
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC is a mid-size fleet operating out of WINDOM, Minnesota with USDOT number 3435427. The company operates 87 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, OPTICAL XPERTS LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 46/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC has undergone 11 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 54.5%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 27.3%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for OPTICAL XPERTS LLC carries 59 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 15, 2026. Across 11 recorded inspections, the record carries 3 driver out-of-service violations and 10 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 46/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for OPTICAL XPERTS LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 46 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 5 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 85 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 789,250 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 63 straight trucks, 20 tractors, 82 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 24 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving OPTICAL XPERTS LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: NOT REPORTED, NOT LISTED, TX on October 17, 2024.
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Texas (3), Iowa (2), South Dakota (2). The concentration in Texas is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How OPTICAL XPERTS LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 11 recorded inspections, OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's 54.5% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 27.3% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: OPTICAL XPERTS LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-05 | TX | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-01 | KS | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2025-04-20 | ND | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-02-10 | TX | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-02 | SD | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-19 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-17 | SD | 1 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-10-15 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-01 | CO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about OPTICAL XPERTS LLC
What is OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC (USDOT #3435427) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 46/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, OPTICAL XPERTS LLC operates 87 power unit(s) and 90 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is OPTICAL XPERTS LLC based?
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in WINDOM, Minnesota, under USDOT number 3435427.
What is OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 11 recent DOT inspection(s) and 59 recorded violation(s) for OPTICAL XPERTS LLC (USDOT #3435427), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is OPTICAL XPERTS LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
OPTICAL XPERTS LLC scores 46/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like OPTICAL XPERTS LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile