CLASSIC EXPRESS INC
USDOT 502301 • 2150 WESTLAND DRIVE SW, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X53542 | ON FILE | Oct 7, 2018 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CTP0750323 | ON FILE | Oct 7, 2009 | Oct 19, 2011 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X53542 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2012 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010490-00 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2011 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0750323 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2009 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0750323 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2009 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPA 424 71 51 US | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2006 | Oct 7, 2009 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPA 424 71 51 US | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2006 | Oct 7, 2009 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSN000011456 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSN000011457 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSN000010438 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2004 | Oct 7, 2005 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | DSNA 000 00 583 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2004 | Oct 7, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 44 712020 00 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2003 | Oct 7, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTC 100537 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2002 | Oct 7, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTC 100532 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2002 | Jan 12, 2003 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3035236 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2001 | Oct 7, 2002 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0821-00-009774 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2000 | Oct 7, 2001 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | QI R762232 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2000 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF229271 | REPLACED | Jul 2, 1999 | Oct 7, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T136728 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 1998 | Jul 2, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T136728 | REPLACED | Dec 2, 1992 | Oct 7, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T136728 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 1992 | Nov 14, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T136728 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 1992 | Oct 7, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X53542 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X53542 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2018 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010490-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2012 | Oct 7, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0750323 | CARGO | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0750323 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0750323 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA 424 71 51 US | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2009 | Oct 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA 424 71 51 US | CARGO | Oct 7, 2009 | Oct 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000011457 | CARGO | Oct 7, 2006 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000011456 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2006 | Oct 7, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSNA 000 00 583 | CARGO | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000010438 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 44 712020 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2004 | Oct 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100537 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2003 | Oct 7, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTC 100532 | CARGO | Jan 12, 2003 | Jan 12, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3035236 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2002 | Oct 7, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | QI R762232 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | 0821-00-009774 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2001 | Oct 7, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T136728 | CARGO | Nov 14, 2000 | Nov 14, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T136728 | CARGO | Oct 7, 2000 | Oct 7, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF229271 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2000 | Oct 7, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T136728 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 1999 | Jul 2, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T136728 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 1998 | Oct 7, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-258155 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-258155 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC258155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2018 |
| MC258155 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2018 |
| MC258155 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2011 |
| MC258155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2011 |
| MC258155 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2009 |
| MC258155 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2009 |
| MC258155 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 20, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC258155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 20, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC258155 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2005 |
| MC258155 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 1995 | REVOKED | Oct 16, 2006 |
| MC258155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 1995 | REVOKED | Mar 26, 2003 |
| MC258155 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC258155 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1993 | REVOKED | Mar 26, 2003 |
| MC258155 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 1993 | REVOKED | Oct 16, 2006 |
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
6 states • 57 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 57 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (57 inspections)
Showing 50 of 57
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON | 40 | ...GB0989 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | US-64 | ...V20830 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 11, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 NB MM 327 | ...V20689 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WESTBROOK RD AT CLEVELAND HWY | ...V20807 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 24, 2023 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | CHATTANOOGA | INTERSTATE 24 EB ROADWAY | ...F49519 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | I-24 WB | ...BL1486 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 21, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...GB3837 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 SB MM 332 | ...V18506 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...W28091 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...FH3278 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 31, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-40 | ...BC3433 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 17, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-285 / ATLANTA RD | ...M16681 | CLASSIC EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 27, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2018 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2017 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2016 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2016 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 50 events