TONY EXPRESS LLC
MURFREESBORO, TN
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 180 days Feb 29, 2020 → Aug 27, 2020
- Contract (Property) gap · 193 days Inactive Mar 9, 2020 → reinstated Sep 18, 2020
- Violations per Inspection above national average 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TONY EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1436136) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 180 days — Feb 29, 2020 → Aug 27, 2020 • Contract (Property) gap · 193 days — Inactive Mar 9, 2020 → reinstated Sep 18, 2020 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20). On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1436136/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240167 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 19, 2023
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TONY EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MURFREESBORO, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1436136. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TONY EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Murfreesboro, TN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in WV (1 stops).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Volvo, Wilx, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 9, 2020 to Sep 18, 2020 (193 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 29, 2020 to Aug 27, 2020 (180 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Wilson | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Wil | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 13.00 | 13 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84664209 | May 13, 2025 | WV | 1 | OAKVALE WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.60C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45D-B | No |
| 81922285 | Jun 18, 2024 | KY | 2 | FRANKLIN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81657584 | May 16, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17(c), 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.22(g) | No |
| 80928652 | Feb 22, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80699968 | Jan 26, 2024 | NM | 3 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC585718 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 18, 2020 | MC585718-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 21, 2006 | MC585718-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN354342 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 19, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA959896359 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK275504 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2020 | Jul 19, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK275504 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 18, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 180 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 29, 2020 to Aug 27, 2020 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK243933 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2019 | Feb 29, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP35783A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 5, 2017 | Aug 30, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP35783A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 5, 2017 | Jul 31, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TK576886 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 5, 2007 | Dec 5, 2017 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LLT100501 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 5, 2007 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 19, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Aug 18, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 18, 2020
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Mar 9, 2020
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Mar 9, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 9, 2020authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 193 days (through Sep 18, 2020)
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Feb 29, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 29, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 180 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 27, 2020)
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Aug 30, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 31, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 5, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 5, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| OAKVALE WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC585718
common · N · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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5 inspections
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