TRIBE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2008296 • 2251 JESSE JEWELL PARKWAY NE, GAINESVILLE, GA, 30507
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HE8409C586415TCT14 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP83361A | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2010 | Dec 19, 2013 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HE8409C586359TCT14 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2014 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A01092 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881253 01 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881253 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 4, 2013 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | ALT 11-9-0100 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP83361A | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2010 | Jan 3, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP83361A | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2010 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN032305 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN032305 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN032305 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 30, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN032305 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 30, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN032305 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2010 | May 19, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN032305 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2010 | May 19, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE8409C586359TCT14 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A01092 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE8409C586415TCT14 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP83361A | CARGO | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881253 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881253 01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 11-9-0100 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP83361A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 3, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP83361A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032305 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032305 | CARGO | Nov 16, 2010 | Nov 16, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032305 | CARGO | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032305 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032305 | CARGO | May 19, 2010 | May 19, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN032305 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2010 | May 19, 2010 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC708213 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC708213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2013 |
| MC708213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2012 |
| MC708213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2010 |
| MC708213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2010 |
| MC708213 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 9, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
45 states • 968 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from latest 100 of 968 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A-LFTSI | 9A-LFTSI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-B-AIR | 45B2-B-AIR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.13A-HMDP | Smoking near hazmat | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.201A1-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (968 inspections)
Showing 50 of 968
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENLY | 95 | ...218763 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 12, 2026 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST BRUNSWICK | I-95 [SERVICE AREA] | ...340367 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CO UNIT ROAD DIST TWP | N SHANE LN | ...218800 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 31, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | LAWRENCEVILLE | I85N NW AT MCGINNIS FERRY RD | ...855613 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 24, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | I24 INTERSTATE 24 WB RD | ...VN6908 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC. |
| Sep 13, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | PINE VALLEY RD AT SR 284 (CLARKS BRIDGE RD) | ...340385 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELDON | 1209-1219 VT Route 78, Rice Hill | ...340355 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-80 | ...VV8728 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | MCFARLAND PKWY AT MCFARLAND PKWY SB ON RAMP | ...218781 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| May 29, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1021 N | ...218702 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWTON | 321 | ...VV8728 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 29, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...132635 | TRIBE EXPRESS |
| Feb 11, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BESSEMER CITY | 1401 | ...132616 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 21, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEROY TWP | I-96 | ...218770 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 25, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 95 S AT MILEPOST 27.00 | ...469022 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 14, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EB I80 @218MM | ...340416 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 27, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HILLSIDE TWP | Bloy Street | ...218776 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 12, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MONROE | I-20 | ...340420 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HINDS | 20 | ...VV8727 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 2990 HIGHWAY 17 | ...340354 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 4, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 NB NEAR MAYSVILLE RD | ...982530 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WORTH | 5400 SOUTH FREEWAY FWY | ...132614 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 26, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CAIRO RD NEAR ROSEWAY DR | — | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...218797 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS 695 - BALTO BELTWAY (OUTER LOOP) | ...134841 | TRIBE EXPRESS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA-2025-0005-US1604 | Nov 1, 2024 | 383.37(a); 392.2 | $8,900 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events