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TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC

WESTMINSTER, MD

USDOT 772995 Active CORPORATION Based in WESTMINSTER, MD

TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in WESTMINSTER, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 772995. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 22 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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

TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 22 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Westminster, MD. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
23
Drivers
22
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
21 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC347024
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (3) and VA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Mact are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Nov 1, 2022 (1,294 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.67 vs 1.80 -0.13
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
Serves 16,884 carriers
Location & Contact
1545 B OLD WESTMINSTER PIKE
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Phone: 4108485758
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 772995
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 754,124 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 44,251 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,251 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 44,251 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +46.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 4, 2001 to Feb 14, 2001 (41 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2025-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 3 1 33.3% Jul 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 7
Kenworth 1
Mac 1
Maca 1
Mack 1
Maco 1
Mact 1
Mckt 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85203542 Jul 9, 2025 MD 2 WESTMINSTER MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 39708K · 1NPTX4EX8HD412945
3 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.16-D No
84829919 May 29, 2025 MD 2 REISTERSTOWN MD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 0826F6 · 1NPXGGGG40D408802
1 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
83891540 Feb 18, 2025 MD 3 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 832F01 · 1NPXGGGGX0D654365
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
81564269 May 8, 2024 VA 2 DUMFRIES VA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 673F22 · 1NPXGGGG80D361211
6 393.45(b)(2), 392.2, 393.55(e) Yes
79819694 Oct 3, 2023 SC 3 I-95 SB DORCHESTER COUNTY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 0174F9 · 1XPXD49X1PD871680
0 — No
79229800 Jul 25, 2023 MD 2 md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 889F72 · 1XPCDP9X7PD878570
0 — No
79024019 Jun 29, 2023 NC 3 I-95
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 903F87 · 1XKWDB9X06J143449
1 392.2 No
78978830 Jun 26, 2023 WV 3 COOPERS ROCK WEIGH STATION
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 883F73 · 1NPXGGGG80D601602
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (21 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD25A1325957 Dec 30, 2025 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
VA0240215180 Jan 18, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA310646800X Nov 18, 2023 PA 0 1 No Yes Injury
MD22A0962793 Oct 30, 2022 MD 0 1 No Yes Injury
MD22A0955784 Sep 23, 2022 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD22A0914996 May 27, 2022 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD21A0856917 Nov 12, 2021 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD21A0839367 Sep 16, 2021 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA002246800X Jan 6, 2020 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
VA0190385155 Feb 4, 2019 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD19A0690052 Jan 21, 2019 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD18A0496552 Sep 2, 2018 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD17A0390353 Oct 3, 2017 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD17A0339490 May 20, 2017 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD16A0285946 Nov 22, 2016 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NJ0016521658 Jun 27, 2016 NJ 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD14A0057642 Dec 15, 2014 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
VA0142325053 Aug 12, 2014 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD1412606400 Jun 11, 2014 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD1111994946 May 1, 2011 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD0008836572 Dec 12, 2000 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC347024
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 15, 2011 MC347024-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (26 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY TEA190022221 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2021 Nov 1, 2022 CANCELLED
EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY TEA190022220 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2020 Nov 1, 2021 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0726844 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2019 Nov 1, 2020 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF007855 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2018 Nov 1, 2019 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0046103001 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2015 Nov 1, 2018 REPLACED
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA S2081919 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2013 Nov 1, 2015 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06931602 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2012 Nov 1, 2013 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06931601 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2011 Jan 19, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06931601 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2011 Nov 1, 2011 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06931601 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2011 Jan 19, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06931601 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2011 Nov 1, 2011 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06931601 BIPD/Primary Nov 1, 2011 Nov 1, 2012 REPLACED
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA PAP DUOA 24766 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2007 Nov 1, 2011 REPLACED
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA PAP DUOA 24766 CARGO Jun 15, 2007 Jul 3, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080611442 CARGO Jun 15, 2006 Jun 15, 2007 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2084048510 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2006 Jun 15, 2006 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2084048510 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2006 Jun 15, 2007 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2051679227 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2005 Jun 15, 2006 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2051679230 CARGO Jun 15, 2005 Jun 15, 2006 REPLACED
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA PAPDUOA00595 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2001 Jun 15, 2005 REPLACED
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA PAPDUOA00595 CARGO Jun 15, 2001 Jun 15, 2005 REPLACED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA 0609109-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 15, 2000 Jun 15, 2001 REPLACED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA 0609109-00 CARGO Jun 15, 2000 Jun 15, 2001 REPLACED
GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA4006106 BIPD/Primary Oct 12, 1999 Oct 12, 1999 REPLACED
GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA4006106 BIPD/Primary Oct 12, 1999 Oct 26, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 1, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 31, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Nov 1, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 29, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Nov 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  6. Nov 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  9. Nov 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Nov 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jan 19, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Dec 15, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Dec 12, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 12, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Nov 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
  17. Jul 3, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
  18. Jun 15, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  19. Jun 15, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  20. Jun 15, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  21. Jun 15, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  22. Jun 15, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  23. Jun 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
  24. Jun 15, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jan 4, 2001
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Jan 4, 2001
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Jan 4, 2001
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 41 days (through Feb 14, 2001)
  28. Oct 26, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Oct 12, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Oct 12, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
REISTERSTOWN MD MD 1 1
WESTMINSTER MD MD 1 0
I-95 NC 1 0
I-95 SB DORCHESTER COUNTY SC 1 0
DUMFRIES VA VA 1 1
COOPERS ROCK WEIGH STATION WV 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(d)(2) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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  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.
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Frequently asked questions about TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC

Is TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 772995 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 TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for TUMBLEWEED 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 TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (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 TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC based? ▾
TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1545 B OLD WESTMINSTER PIKE, WESTMINSTER, Maryland 21157. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC347024). 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 TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC self-reports 23 power units and 22 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 TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
21 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TUMBLEWEED 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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