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ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC

USDOT 316557 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MELINDA CASEY Company officer 2: HERBERT R. ADAMS, JR. General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Paper Products Construction Based in CARNESVILLE, GA Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 1, 2022
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 68 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MELINDA CASEY
Company officer 2: HERBERT R. ADAMS, JR.
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Paper Products
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC (USDOT 316557)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MELINDA CASEY (Company officer); HERBERT R. ADAMS, JR. (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 68 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/316557/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44383 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 316557
In FMCSA records since May 27, 1988 (~38y)
MC / docket MC210014
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MELINDA CASEY
Company officer 2 HERBERT R. ADAMS, JR.
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Paper Products, Construction
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 16
Annual mileage 1,305,150 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (706) 384-4533
Physical
329 GA HWY 320
CARNESVILLE, GA 30521
Mailing
PO BOX 450
CARNESVILLE, GA 30521
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 316557
In FMCSA records since May 27, 1988 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,305,150 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 3.0% vs 6.7% -3.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.41 vs 1.80 -1.39
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 23 0 0
Trailers 142 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 68 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 4 4
Crash reports 0 0 4 4

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 49 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 27 27 0
OOS inspections 1 2 0
OOS percentage 3.7% 7.41% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
23
Drivers
16
Inspections
49
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
68 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in CARNESVILLE, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 316557. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 16 drivers, with 49 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in Carnesville, GA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.7% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 82% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (14) and GA (8), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

9.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 44,383 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,383 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,383 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
8 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 12 2 16.7% Feb 18, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 7 1 14.3% May 11, 2026
Georgia (GA) 6 0 0.0% Feb 23, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 2 0 0.0% Nov 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 43
Hyundai Translead 20
Utility 12
Dors 2
Great Dane 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.42 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.06 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 1.47 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 6.00 6 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (49 rows) View all 49 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87837667 May 11, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C478DP · 1FUJHHDR0LLLX1241
0 — No
87333164 Mar 18, 2026 NC 2 nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i-
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C477DP · 1FUJHHDR9LLLX1240
1 393.75A Yes
87144246 Feb 23, 2026 GA 3 LAVONIA GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC11QM · 3AKJGLD69FSGK5830
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87086316 Feb 18, 2026 SC 3 ANDERSON SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC56PX · 3AKJGLD58FSGH6335
0 — No
86829774 Jan 15, 2026 SC 2 ANDERSON SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC11QM · 3AKJGLD69FSGK5830
1 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
86383536 Nov 18, 2025 NC 3 nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i-
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C424DZ · 3AKJGLD60FSGK5831
0 — No
86318324 Nov 12, 2025 SC 3 PROSPERITY SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C352DF · 1FUJHHDR2LLLX1239
1 383.23A2-LCDLN Yes
86327784 Nov 11, 2025 GA 3 CARNESVILLE GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC11QM · 3AKJGLD69FSGK5830
0 — No
86243543 Nov 4, 2025 MS 3 ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA CO10ES · 3AKJHHDR5JSJV5533
0 — No
85932498 Sep 29, 2025 SC 3 CALHOUN FALLS SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C424DZ · 3AKJGLD60FSGK5831
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85632779 Aug 28, 2025 MS 3 CARROLL COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C477DP · 1FUJHHDR9LLLX1240
0 — No
85332080 Jul 21, 2025 GA 3 GAINESVILLE GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C943ES · 1FUJHHDRXNLNC1029
1 392.16-D No
84991848 Jun 18, 2025 SC 3 GREENVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C422DZ · 3AKJGLD67FSGK5826
2 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLLR No
84697684 May 15, 2025 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C424DZ · 3AKJGLD60FSGK5831
0 — No
84521197 Apr 28, 2025 NC 3 nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i-
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C313DT · 1FUJHHDR8NLNC1028
0 — No
84509897 Apr 28, 2025 SC 3 GAFFNEY SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC98PQ · 3AKJGLD62FSGK5832
0 — No
84313351 Apr 3, 2025 SC 3 GRAY COURT SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C943ES · 1FUJHHDRXNLNC1029
0 — No
83926341 Feb 14, 2025 GA 3 LAVONIA GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C430CZ · 1FUJHTDV4MLMC5203
0 — No
83808979 Feb 4, 2025 NC 3 nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i-
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C313DT · 1FUJHHDR8NLNC1028
0 — No
83296253 Dec 3, 2024 SC 3 HARLEYVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C943ES · 1FUJHHDRXNLNC1029
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83026647 Oct 28, 2024 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C943ES · 1FUJHHDRXNLNC1029
0 — No
82875319 Oct 6, 2024 GA 2 BRASELTON GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C943ES · 1FUJHHDRXNLNC1029
0 — No
82822916 Oct 3, 2024 SC 3 POWDERSVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA IC23AW · 3AKJGLD53GSGV3955
1 392.2 No
82490909 Aug 26, 2024 GA 3 WASHINGTON GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C478DP · 1FUJHHDR0LLLX1241
0 — No
82447718 Aug 20, 2024 SC 3 FLORENCE CNTY SECONDARY ROADS
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C352DF · 1FUJHHDR2LLLX1239
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (68 rows) View all 68 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0025231137 Apr 28, 2025 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009624982 Oct 6, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107870951 Oct 2, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009575830 Aug 26, 2024 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0240235168 Jan 8, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008939429 Mar 15, 2023 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0020265345 Sep 24, 2020 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0018648591 Oct 22, 2018 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0006860748 Sep 4, 2018 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0018605587 Jul 30, 2018 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0182135307 Jul 23, 2018 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0006258375 May 31, 2017 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
NC0105056368 Mar 20, 2017 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0005942013 Oct 2, 2016 GA 1 1 Yes No Fatal
GA0005858718 Aug 1, 2016 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
SC0016577415 Jun 28, 2016 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0016564842 Jun 3, 2016 SC 0 2 Yes No Injury
GA0005499458 Nov 2, 2015 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0015666333 Aug 20, 2015 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104326977 Mar 13, 2015 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD14A0048016 Nov 10, 2014 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104005771 Mar 17, 2014 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL004616793A Feb 21, 2014 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL003650624A Jun 7, 2013 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL002640453A May 6, 2012 AL 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC210014
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0058403001 91X $750,000 May 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP98210A BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2001 May 1, 2022 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP98210A CARGO — May 1, 2001 May 27, 2022 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP98210A BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2001 May 27, 2022 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. TRK 1080494249 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2000 May 26, 2001 CANCELLED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING SE 1080494395 CARGO — May 1, 2000 May 26, 2001 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 55368 CARGO — May 1, 1999 May 1, 2000 REPLACED
WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY 082000009613 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 1999 May 1, 2000 CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AT2 751 002189 04 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 1996 May 1, 1999 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. KO175100218905 CARGO — Jun 17, 1988 Jun 23, 1999 CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — SURETY — Jun 17, 1988 Jul 9, 1997 CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AT175100218904 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 1988 May 1, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 27, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. May 27, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. May 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Dec 15, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. May 26, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  6. May 26, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  7. May 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. May 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 21, 1999
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jun 23, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. May 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Sep 24, 1997
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  13. Jul 9, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jul 9, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. May 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
LAVONIA GA GA 4 0
SC 72 ABBEVILLE COUNTY SC 4 0
I-85 SB ROADSIDE SC 3 0
ANDERSON SC SC 2 1
BRASELTON GA GA 1 0
CARNESVILLE GA GA 1 0
EATONTON GA GA 1 0
GAINESVILLE GA GA 1 0
MILLEDGEVILLE GA GA 1 0
WASHINGTON GA GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC

Is ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 316557 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC had? ▾
49 roadside inspections are on file for ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC based? ▾
ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 329 GA HWY 320, CARNESVILLE, Georgia 30521. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC210014). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC self-reports 23 power units and 16 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
68 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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