FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC

USDOT 2527503 • 6133 SHALLOW CREEK LANE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46237

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,527,503
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3177033330
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
MCS-150 Mileage
787,000
Physical Address
6133 SHALLOW CREEK LANE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46237
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 30, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-878023ACTIVEUnknownNov 22, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-01380ON FILEJul 30, 2025Aug 13, 2025

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryFLBSIC-1611-01380CANCELLEDJul 30, 2025Sep 10, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP24594AREPLACEDJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP24594ACANCELLEDJul 30, 2016Jul 30, 2021
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryXA 2086250REPLACEDJul 31, 2014Jul 30, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-01380BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2025Sep 10, 2025
TERM/REPLBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.FLBSIC-1611-01380BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2025Aug 13, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP24594ABIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2025Jul 30, 2025
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP24594ABIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
TERM/REPLGRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYXA 2086250BIPD/PrimaryJul 30, 2016Jul 30, 2016

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC878023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 29, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 22, 2023
MC878023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 6, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 30, 2021
MC878023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 15, 2014Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
68%
Unsafe Driving
59%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
20
Violations
80
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states20 inspections

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Violation Summary (80 violations from 20 inspections)

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Violation Summary (80 violations from 20 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.120Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status10010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.32(b)ELD - driver tamper/disable8010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit208Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(c)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2FCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.00vs nat'l 1.80
+2.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (20 inspections)

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Inspection History (20 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 13, 202687292992RICHFIELD OHOHLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 4, 202686965962STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TNo
Dec 27, 202586661893WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8ANo
Jul 11, 202585198496ZANESVILLE OHOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 395.8E1PC-OOS, 395.24Yes
Jun 11, 202584978498MIDDLETOWN NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jun 8, 202584945235GREENFIELD ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER6395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLLRNo
May 29, 202584826160RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 4, 202584073814WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR13395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jan 30, 202583759164NEW PARIS OHOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 29, 202583755930LONDON OHOHLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER8396.17C-PI, 393.209D-STPAL, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Dec 27, 202483495921CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 27, 202483330773TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLS3, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Nov 19, 202483240203SPICELAND ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR14395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDITNo
Jul 16, 202482163997RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6395.32(b), 395.3(a)(3)(ii), 392.2No
Jul 4, 202482042519JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER14395.30(b)(1), 395.32(b), 393.45(c)No
Jun 4, 202481797541280.9 I80 EPALevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2FC, 395.15G02, 395.8ENo
Apr 3, 202481288052INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9B-LRLIWRYes
Feb 20, 202480905447ROAD SIDEOHLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1395.26(b)No
Jan 10, 202480607745CAMBRIDGE CITY ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24No
Dec 5, 202380322720INTERSTATE 24 WESTTNLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 18.8% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 11, 2025ININJURY01INDIANAPOLISI-465 EB AT THE 6MM...920489FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC
Mar 25, 2025INTOW00SEYMOURI65...UZ8629FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC
Nov 11, 2024WVTOW00BECKLEYI-64 MP 121.50...LU2319FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC
Jul 12, 2024NCTOW00MAGGIE VALLEY40...UZ8629FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC
Nov 12, 2020INTOW00

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 11, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 11, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WV
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2023
Authority
Jul 30, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 12, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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