TAWU EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4081440 • 9 PARKVIEW DR, SHIRLEY, NY, 11967
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Apr 6, 2024 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 14, 2024 |
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
5 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 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:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:385.337(b) | 385.337(b) | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 82061989 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(b)(2), 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 81969746 | I-81 | MD | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 1, 2024 | 81507976 | KEWANEE SCALE I-59 & I-20 WEST | MS | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 385.337(b), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 81246393 | CLOVERDALE VA | VA | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 390.21T(b)(2) | No |
| Dec 24, 2023 | 80517397 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8E | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-81 SOUTH | ...645625 | TAWU EXPRESS INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY-2024-0136-US1866 | Jan 25, 2025 | 385.337(b) | $4,510 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records