FERNELLE'S EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — FERNELLE'S EXPRESS INC (USDOT 785334) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): CINDY ENFIELD STILLIANS (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/785334/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 45.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Sep 13, 2025
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC350900ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 14 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 12 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 38.89% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FERNELLE'S EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in KANSAS CITY, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 785334. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 21 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 45.5%. 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.
FERNELLE'S EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kansas City, KS. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 38.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (15) and KS (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
38.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.2% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 10.13 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88109667 | Jun 10, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 87474526 | Mar 31, 2026 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 395.24, 395.22G-ELDMFV | Yes |
| 87389258 | Mar 24, 2026 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87274686 | Mar 11, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87246402 | Mar 8, 2026 | KS | 3 | DE SOTO KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86974575 | Feb 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | DE SOTO KS |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86966839 | Feb 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-harvey-county---079 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86850249 | Jan 15, 2026 | MO | 3 | HARRISONVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86165176 | Oct 27, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86164008 | Oct 22, 2025 | MO | 3 | WARRENSBURG MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85730184 | Sep 4, 2025 | MO | 1 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85706905 | Sep 2, 2025 | MO | 3 | WARRENSBURG MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85491803 | Aug 13, 2025 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85176019 | Jul 9, 2025 | US | 1 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84857861 | May 29, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 84345342 | Apr 8, 2025 | MO | 1 | RICHMOND MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84242969 | Mar 26, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-bourbon-county---011 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82821627 | Oct 2, 2024 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81862052 | Jun 10, 2024 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81788688 | Jun 4, 2024 | MO | 2 | HARRISONVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81493289 | Apr 29, 2024 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55(c)(2), 392.2 | No |
| 81429980 | Apr 23, 2024 | MO | 2 | PLATTE CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-AABRF50 | Yes |
| 79736714 | Sep 18, 2023 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 79591534 | Sep 1, 2023 | MO | 1 | KANSAS CITYMO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.16-D, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 78789169 | May 26, 2023 | MO | 2 | mo-harrisonville,-north |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000111730 | Jan 22, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2016E11099 | Mar 2, 2016 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2014E09015 | Nov 21, 2014 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000039234 | May 28, 2010 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2008016892 | Dec 9, 2008 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2007207508 | Feb 14, 2007 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000024084 | Feb 1, 2007 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2005010177 | Jan 4, 2005 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2004008697 | Feb 19, 2004 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000004986 | Mar 11, 2003 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2002010949 | Mar 2, 2002 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MO0001162036 | Feb 27, 2001 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0005635 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 13, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RET0000247 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2025 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RET0000086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RFL0000132 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 2020 | Sep 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 350900 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2008 | Dec 10, 1998 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2483493 | CARGO | — | Dec 10, 1998 | Aug 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2483493 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 10, 1998 | Dec 10, 2020 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2483493 | CARGO | — | Dec 10, 1998 | Jan 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 13, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 10, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 1998
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Dec 10, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAYVIEW MO | MO | 4 | 4 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 3 | 3 |
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 3 | 0 |
| DE SOTO KS | KS | 2 | 0 |
| HARRISONVILLE MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| WARRENSBURG MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| KANSAS CITYMO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| PLATTE CITY MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| RICHMOND MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| KANSAS CITY MO | US | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | 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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Docket MC350900
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
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