APEX FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2386721 • 100 ROGERS DRIVE, ROME, GA, 30162
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003526 | ON FILE | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TMC1060118 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2017 | May 1, 2020 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1338983 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2017 | Jan 4, 2018 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1338983 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 25, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1338983 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2017 | Feb 9, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1338983 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1338983 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 9, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1338983 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2017 | Sep 4, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SPP1324433 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SPP1324433 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2015 | Sep 6, 2015 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SPP1324433 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2015 | Jul 9, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIPKG0026500 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIPKG0026500 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIPKG0006400 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2013 | Oct 20, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003526 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TMC1060118 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1338983 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2018 | Jan 4, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1338983 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1338983 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2017 | Nov 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1338983 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1338983 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2017 | Sep 4, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1338983 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2017 | Feb 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SPP1324433 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2016 | Jul 9, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SPP1324433 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2015 | Sep 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TIPKG0026500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SPP1324433 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2015 | Jul 9, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TIPKG0026500 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TIPKG0006400 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2013 | Oct 20, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-820137 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-820137 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-820137 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC820137 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2021 |
| MC820137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2021 |
| MC820137 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2020 |
| MC820137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2020 |
| MC820137 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 |
| MC820137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 |
| MC820137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC820137 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC820137 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 21, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC820137 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 21, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC820137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 |
| MC820137 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2015 |
| MC820137 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 23, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 18, 2016 |
| MC820137 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 27, 2013 | REVOKED | Oct 28, 2013 |
| MC820137 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 27, 2013 | REVOKED | Oct 28, 2013 |
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
8 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOCIAL CIRCLE | INTERSTATE 20 AT HWY 278 | ...HV7693 | APEX FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALHOUN | 801 OOTHCALOOGA ST | ...436858 | APEX FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL ETOWAH | US-278 | ...Y25502 | APEX FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 19, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROME | VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY AT NEW CALHOUN HWY | ...HE6908 | APEX FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 7, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...FR7228 | APEX FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 31, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA-2022-0165-US1431 | Jul 28, 2022 | 382.215 | $7,110 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events