MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC

USDOT 660955 • 3045 WESTINGHOUSE ROAD, RURAL HALL, NC, 27045

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
660,955
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
3362353960
Power Units (MCS-150)
47
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
MCS-150 Mileage
2,443,454
Physical Address
3045 WESTINGHOUSE ROAD, RURAL HALL, NC, 27045
Mailing Address
PO BOX 704, RURAL HALL, NC, 27045
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Property BrokerMC-309604DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-309604ACTIVEUnknownSep 17, 1998

Active Insurance (2)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6517613ON FILEOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP85473AON FILESep 13, 1998Nov 6, 2023

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6517613REPLACEDOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP85473AREPLACEDSep 24, 1998Oct 1, 2023
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary331297CANCELLEDJul 9, 1998Sep 24, 1998
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.CARGOIMP 8791792NAME CHANGEDJun 8, 1998Aug 14, 1998
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.CARGOIMP8791792REPLACEDSep 13, 1997Jun 8, 1998
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary331297REPLACEDSep 13, 1997Jul 9, 1998
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary331297CANCELLEDSep 13, 1997Aug 13, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

fmcsa-insur-hist
Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6517613BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2024Oct 1, 2024
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85473ACARGONov 6, 2023Nov 6, 2023
TERM/REPLBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6517613BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP85473ABIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.331297BIPD/PrimarySep 24, 1998Sep 24, 1998
NAMECHGGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.IMP 8791792CARGOAug 14, 1998Aug 14, 1998
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.331297BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 1998Aug 13, 1998
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.331297BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 1998Jul 9, 1998
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.IMP8791792CARGOJun 8, 1998Jun 8, 1998

Authority Action History (3 events)

fmcsa-authhist-blob
Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC309604PROPERTY BROKERDISMISSEDOct 5, 2004Unknown
MC309604COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 10, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 14, 1998
MC309604MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 3, 1997Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
24%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
138
Violations
42
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
47
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
6
Jun
4
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
9
Jan
4
Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
7
Sep
1
Oct
7
Nov
3
Dec
5
Jan
10
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 138 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states138 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 138 inspections)

fmcsa-inspection-file
Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 138 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2LVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.71(h)License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.42vs nat'l 1.80
-1.38 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 (138 inspections)

Showing 50 of 138

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (138 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687508188RoadsideNCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 2, 202687475316CLINTON SCSCLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202687432265ROWAN COUNTY, I-85 SOUTHBOUNDNCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 26, 202687432565GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-NCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 24, 202687395665DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202687202976ROADSIDE US 421 NBNCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.9No
Feb 27, 202687163446STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202687180181I 85NCLevel 3OT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 27, 202687163557STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202687163182I 40/85NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 26, 202687148554MOREHEADKYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG2No
Feb 26, 202687159986COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 25, 202687149315CABARRUS COUNTY, I-85 SOUTHBOUNCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 22, 202687114582MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION NNCLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
Feb 20, 202687103831LYNCHBURG SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 12, 202687042640I-40 MM 121NCLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 30, 202686936781I 85NCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 29, 202686922300MCDOWELL COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 16, 202686817123I 40/85NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686797235STARTEX SCSCLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4396.3A1-ALBV, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Jan 8, 202686750241I 85NCLevel 2WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 19, 202586630190RoadsideNCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586528649FORSYTH COUNTY, I-40 EASTNCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 8, 202586517573STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 25, 202586422653I73 AT NC68NCLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 18, 202586383449STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 17, 202586351373STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 14, 202586319278ANDERSON SCSCLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Nov 10, 202586290290HONEA PATH SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586311858STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586254908STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202585937687ROADSIDE US 421 SBNCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 23, 202585866453LEXINGTONKYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 16, 202585852809STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 12, 202585761287RoadsideNCLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 5, 20258570648173NCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 4, 202585731596JEFFERSON GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3395.8A, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Sep 3, 202585705622ROWAN COUNTY I-85 SOUTHBOUNDNCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202585667490CHRISTIANSBURG VAVALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 18, 202585581545HURRICANE WVWVLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24No
Aug 13, 202585493874INTERSTATE 40 EAST BOUNDNCLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 11, 202585469903I 40/85NCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 28, 202585349547BELOW THE SAND PILENCLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2LVNo
Jul 7, 202585159949MOHAWK TNTNLevel 2KWIK SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Jun 30, 202585107976MORRISON TNTNLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75A1-TAORETA, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.2-SLLS3Yes
Jun 10, 202584923356I 85NCLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 3, 202584862629MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION SNCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 23, 202584765368GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 7, 202584608400GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 7, 202584614002RoadsideNCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

96 total · 5.2% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 25, 2026NCINJURY01EDEN14...219227MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Jan 7, 2025SCINJURY01FOUNTAIN INN14...552023MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Jul 12, 2024SCTOW00NORTH CHARLESTONLADSON RD...988263MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Oct 27, 2023NCINJURY01MAYODAN220...541982MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Jul 13, 2023VATOW00INTERSTATE 77...988260MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Nov 10, 2022NCTOW00ROCKINGHAM1...991046MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Oct 29, 2021NCTOW00SANFORD15...982539MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Oct 18, 2021NCINJURY01GREENSBOROPINECROFT CT...541611MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Oct 6, 2021NCINJURY01GREENSBOROS HOLDEN RD...991041MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
Dec 8, 2016NCTOW00
Oct 19, 2016NCTOW00
Oct 14, 2016NCTOW00
Mar 12, 2016NCFATAL11
Feb 5, 2016NCTOW00
Dec 2, 2014NCTOW00
Aug 1, 2014SCTOW00
Jun 25, 2014NCTOW00
Apr 25, 2011NCTOW00
Dec 18, 2009NCTOW00
Jul 18, 2007NCINJURY02
Apr 11, 2007VATOW00
Jun 30, 2006NCINJURY01
Feb 4, 2004NCTOW00
Oct 11, 2002NCTOW00
Aug 22, 2000NCTOW00

Compliance Timeline

35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 25, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 7, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 6, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Oct 27, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 13, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 10, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 18, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 6, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 8, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 14, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 12, 2016
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Feb 5, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 11, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

Showing most recent 25 of 35 events

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
Generated from 24-hour old database. Contact info and fleet counts may lag.
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Authority History
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Insurance Filings
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago
Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026