MAX EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2302632 • 4741 TROUSDALE DRIVE STE 103, NASHVILLE, TN, 37220
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-786115 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | ON FILE | Mar 19, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | REPLACED | May 17, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | REPLACED | May 16, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000019 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6513069 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2022 | May 17, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA08280848 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA 8280848 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2018 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002192 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2017 | Oct 27, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002192 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2017 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRB002192 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000132 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS066426 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2016 | Jul 27, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS066426 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2016 | Oct 23, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS066426 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS053018 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2015 | Jul 27, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS035025 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2014 | Jul 27, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0752113 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2013 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCC0103365 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2012 | Jul 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2024 | Jul 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6513069 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000019 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA08280848 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 8280848 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002192 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2018 | Oct 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002192 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2018 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRB002192 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000132 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS066426 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 27, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS066426 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS066426 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2016 | Oct 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS053018 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS035025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2015 | Jul 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0752113 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2014 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | MCC0103365 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2013 | Jul 27, 2013 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2024 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2024 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2018 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2017 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2017 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2017 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2016 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2016 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2015 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2014 |
| MC786115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2013 |
| MC786115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 1, 2012 | — | 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
33 states • 137 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 137 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (137 inspections)
Showing 50 of 137
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | E PERSON AVE | ...251034 | MAX EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 29, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-80 | ...KN7027 | MAX EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | I-670 | ...341216 | MAX EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...485522 | MAX EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 19, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 81 | ...LP5390 | MAX EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 15, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 4 (STATE ROAD 400) | ...LS4560 | MAX EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 28, 2019 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2017 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2017 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2015 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2014 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events