GTS EXPRESS INC

WAYNESBORO, GA

USDOT 505468 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BERNARD R SMITH Company officer 2: STEPHANIE SMITH General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects +11 more Based in WAYNESBORO, GA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 1, 2008
Review these
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 60.0% vs 23.4% national (+36.6 pts).
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BERNARD R SMITH
Company officer 2: STEPHANIE SMITH
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GTS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 505468)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BERNARD R SMITH (Company officer); STEPHANIE SMITH (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 60.0% vs 23.4% national (+36.6 pts).

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/505468/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 505468
In FMCSA records since Nov 25, 1992 (~33y)
MC / docket MC258787
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BERNARD R SMITH
Company officer 2 STEPHANIE SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, U.S. Mail, Dry Bulk, Beverages, Paper Products, Utilities, Farm Supplies, Construction, Other (REFRACTORY PRODUCTS, FIREBRICK)
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 304,451 mi
Contact & address
Physical
200 MANAU LANE
WAYNESBORO, GA 30830
Mailing
P O BOX 191
WAYNESBORO, GA 30830
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 505468
In FMCSA records since Nov 25, 1992 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 304,451 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 60.0% vs 23.4% +36.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.50 vs 1.80 +1.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 1 0
Trailers 8 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 9 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 100%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
9
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
60.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
5
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GTS EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in WAYNESBORO, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 505468. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

GTS EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 99 years on FMCSA's records, based in Waynesboro, GA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (1) and AL (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.6% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Great Dane, International, and Indi are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 60.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Arkansas (AR) 1 1 100.0% Feb 15, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Jun 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Great Dane 6
International 5
Eagle Inte 1
Indi 1
Kenworth 1
Utility 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.16 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 1.86 2 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 8.40 8 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84869536 Jun 3, 2025 TN 2 ARDMORE TN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.106C2-C, 393.104B-C Yes
83916149 Feb 15, 2025 AR 2 BELLA VISTA AR
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.110B3-C, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.9A-LRLI Yes
82127804 Jul 16, 2024 AL 1 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) Yes
82118204 Jul 14, 2024 OK 2 SEQUOYAH POE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.78, 393.9(a) No
82137293 Jul 11, 2024 GA 3 WASHINGTON GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
82094655 Jul 10, 2024 SC 2 I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Indi
0 No
80889808 Feb 17, 2024 SC 2 I-26 WB ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 383.23(a)(2), 383.71(h) Yes
80766514 Feb 4, 2024 AR 3 ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn)
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.30(b)(1) No
78423282 Apr 23, 2023 AR 3 ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0102437372 Jun 30, 2019 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0018645620 Oct 10, 2018 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104644225 Feb 15, 2016 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0009290327 Feb 4, 2006 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0000086651 May 4, 2001 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP58631A BIPD/Primary Nov 5, 2008 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP58631A CARGO Nov 5, 2008 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP58631A 34 Nov 1, 2008 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP58631A 91X $1,000,000 Nov 1, 2008 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF443207 CARGO Nov 5, 2005 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF443207 BIPD/Primary Nov 5, 2005 Dec 5, 2008 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF443207 CARGO Nov 5, 2005 Dec 5, 2008 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF443207 BIPD/Primary Nov 5, 2005 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 68 38 50 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2003 Nov 5, 2005 REPLACED
PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY PAC 6063235 CARGO Nov 1, 2003 Nov 5, 2005 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7691687001-011 CARGO Nov 1, 2001 Nov 1, 2003 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7691687001-011 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2001 Dec 9, 2003 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7691687001-011 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2001 Nov 1, 2003 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7691687001-011 CARGO Nov 1, 2001 Nov 8, 2003 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM03202840 CARGO Nov 1, 2000 Nov 1, 2001 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TFX000166 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2000 Dec 5, 2001 CANCELLED
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY SFT 001812-1 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 1999 Nov 1, 2000 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI80383247 CARGO Nov 1, 1999 Nov 1, 2000 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 726506-7693-930 CARGO Mar 4, 1996 Nov 16, 1999 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 726506-7693-930 BIPD/Primary Mar 4, 1996 Nov 16, 1999 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 726506-7693-930 CARGO Aug 22, 1994 Apr 18, 1996 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 726506-7693-930 CARGO Aug 22, 1994 Mar 4, 1996 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 726506-7693-930 BIPD/Primary Aug 22, 1994 Mar 4, 1996 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 726506-7693-930 BIPD/Primary Aug 22, 1994 Apr 18, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 5, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Nov 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  6. Dec 9, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 8, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 5, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  11. Nov 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  13. Dec 22, 1999
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Nov 16, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Apr 18, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Mar 4, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Feb 12, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jun 16, 1926
    authority
    RENUMBERED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE AL 1 1
BELLA VISTA AR AR 1 1
WASHINGTON GA GA 1 0
SEQUOYAH POE OK 1 0
I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY SC 1 0
I-26 WB ROADSIDE SC 1 1
ARDMORE TN TN 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
383.71(h) Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify GTS EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about GTS EXPRESS INC

Is GTS EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. GTS EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 505468 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is GTS EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
GTS EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has GTS EXPRESS INC had?
9 roadside inspections are on file for GTS EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is GTS EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate?
GTS EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 60.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is GTS EXPRESS INC based?
GTS EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 200 MANAU LANE, WAYNESBORO, Georgia 30830. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GTS EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. GTS EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC258787). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does GTS EXPRESS INC operate?
GTS EXPRESS INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has GTS EXPRESS INC had any crashes?
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GTS EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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