FREEDOM EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2931143 • 355 LOST RIVER LN, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42104
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-989761 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 17, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CGT 0011207-00 | ON FILE | Oct 17, 2019 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011207-00 | ON FILE | Oct 17, 2019 | Nov 13, 2020 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011207-00 | REPLACED | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS094505 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2018 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS081010 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2017 | Oct 17, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS068782 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2016 | Oct 17, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011207-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CGT 0011207-00 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011207-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2020 | Oct 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS094505 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS081010 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2018 | Oct 17, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS068782 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2017 | Oct 17, 2017 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC989761 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2019 |
| MC989761 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2018 |
| MC989761 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2017 |
| MC989761 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DH | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:395.22H4-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:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (39 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | HUNTERS POINT PIKE | ...488056 | FREEDOM EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENWOOD(JOHNSON) | I-65 | ...538754 | FREEDOM EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | I-65 SOUTH LANES WITHIN | ...550152 | FREEDOM EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 14, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | N RILEY HWY | ...529773 | FREEDOM EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 18, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records