C & L EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3203565 • 50 BERRY WAY, GRAND JCT, TN, 38039
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-193266 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 27, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA994244779 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | BIPD/Primary | CA994244779 | ACTIVE | Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-10879886 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2022 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 2, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2021 | May 11, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2021 | May 26, 2022 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP140173948P2021 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS105568 | CANCELLED | Nov 19, 2019 | Mar 14, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS095724 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2019 | Nov 19, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS095724 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2018 | Jul 17, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | BIPD/Primary | 74TRS095724 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2018 | Jun 26, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA994244779 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA994244779 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10879886 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2022 | May 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CP140173948P2021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS105568 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2020 | Mar 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS095724 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2019 | Nov 19, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS095724 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS095724 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-193266 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-193266 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2026 |
| MC193266 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 10, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC193266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 |
| MC193266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 |
| MC193266 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2021 | REVOKED | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC193266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2019 |
| MC193266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2019 |
| MC193266 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 27, 2018 | REVOKED | Mar 23, 2020 |
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
2 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | 86459181 | TIPPAH COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 86282214 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 86067424 | CHICKASAW COUNTY | MS | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.19 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 86014985 | TUPELO | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 85721959 | MONROE COUNTY | MS | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 12, 2025 | 84653599 | BENTON COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 84494656 | BENTON COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 84501695 | BENTON COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84440140 | BENTON COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 84191671 | LEE COUNTY | MS | Level 1 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.9T, 393.60E-WS | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83955892 | BENTON COUNTY | MS | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60C | No |
| May 24, 2023 | 78718433 | Roadside | TN | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HICKORY FLAT | MS HIGHWAY 5 | ...KC9722 | C & L EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 10, 2020 | MS | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records