FRANCOIS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3722802 • 4375 PORT LN, POWDER SPRINGS, GA, 30127
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1311026 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT4341120681 | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC2030635 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | BIPD/Primary | CA966242182 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 119847001 | REPLACED | Aug 4, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 119847001 | CANCELLED | Aug 4, 2022 | Mar 21, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT4341120681 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2030635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA966242182 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 119847001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 119847001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1311026 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2025 |
| MC1311026 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2022 | — | Unknown |
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
8 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 86779156 | I81 NB @ EXIT 44 | PA | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D | Yes |
| May 12, 2025 | 84651463 | FROSTBURG MD | MD | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.3A2-HOSPRNP, 395.8E1PC-OOS, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82355850 | DUMFRIES VA | VA | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82215524 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 81861713 | IDAHO FALLS ID | ID | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 81259721 | LEHI | UT | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.8, 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 80851746 | WOODBURN POE | OR | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.3(a)(2), 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 79337019 | SPEARFISHSD | SD | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records