THE FORWARD GROUP INC
USDOT 3641321 • 7422 BONNYSHIRE DRIVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37416
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
3,641,321
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4234259498
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
63
MCS-150 Mileage
3,000,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
7422 BONNYSHIRE DRIVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37416
Mailing Address
7422 BONNYSHIRE DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37416
Contact
Phone: 4234259498
Email: [email protected]
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: Sep 1, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1251382 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7090200-01 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7090200-00 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AM600-THEFORW-01 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2021 | Feb 9, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-THEFORW-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2022 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1251382 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
11%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
150
Violations
16
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
63
Crash Records
6
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
10
Sep
6
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
6
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
7
Apr
2
May
5
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
7
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
5
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 150 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 150 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (16 violations from latest 100 of 150 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.16vs nat'l 1.80
-1.64 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (150 inspections)
Showing 50 of 150
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
117 total · 2.6% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
6
Crash History (6 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRENADA | 55 | ...225793 | THE FORWARD GROUP INC |
| Jun 29, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL WALKER | I-22 | ...UM9686 | THE FORWARD GROUP INC |
| Jun 4, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHALL | 269 | ...UM9714 | THE FORWARD GROUP INC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLETCHER | 26 | ...UM9681 | THE FORWARD GROUP INC |
| Jul 21, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...257398 | THE FORWARD GROUP INC |
| May 17, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALTON | W WALNUT AVE EAST 10 FEET EAST NNIER CT | ...257398 | THE FORWARD GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 1, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 9, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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