FERNELLE'S EXPRESS INC
Joins 19 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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
· Sep 13, 2025
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 45.5% vs peer 14.3% Details →
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 45.5% vs peer 14.3% 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: Sep 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 785334
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: CINDY ENFIELD STILLIANS
General Freight
Intermodal Containers
Based in KANSAS CITY, KS
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 45.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48587 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
Insurance
1 active liability filing
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
785334
In FMCSA records since
Dec 10, 1998 (~27y)
MC / docket
MC350900
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
CINDY ENFIELD STILLIANS
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Intermodal Containers
Fleet size
20 units
Drivers
21
Annual mileage
1,297,776 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (913) 342-6792
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3201 MCCORMICK RD
KANSAS CITY, KS 66115
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
785334
In FMCSA records since
Dec 10, 1998 (~27y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,297,776 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
45.5%
vs
23.4%
+22.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.26
vs
1.80
-0.54
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Broker setup by MC age
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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1998-12-31 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
Related filings
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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 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 42.11% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
20
Drivers
21
Inspections
26
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
45.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
12 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 45.5% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,587 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 48,587 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
45.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 48,587 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +31.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
2024-04
2026-07
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 10.03 | 10 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88562358 | Jul 30, 2026 | KS | 2 | BUTLER COUNTY - 015 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 88109667 | Jun 10, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 87474526 | Mar 31, 2026 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 395.24, 395.22G-ELDMFV | Yes |
| 87389258 | Mar 24, 2026 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87274686 | Mar 11, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87246402 | Mar 8, 2026 | KS | 3 | DE SOTO KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86974575 | Feb 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | DE SOTO KS |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86966839 | Feb 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-harvey-county---079 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86850249 | Jan 15, 2026 | MO | 3 | HARRISONVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86165176 | Oct 27, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86164008 | Oct 22, 2025 | MO | 3 | WARRENSBURG MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85730184 | Sep 4, 2025 | MO | 1 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85706905 | Sep 2, 2025 | MO | 3 | WARRENSBURG MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85491803 | Aug 13, 2025 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85176019 | Jul 9, 2025 | US | 1 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84857861 | May 29, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 84345342 | Apr 8, 2025 | MO | 1 | RICHMOND MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84242969 | Mar 26, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-bourbon-county---011 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82821627 | Oct 2, 2024 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81862052 | Jun 10, 2024 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81788688 | Jun 4, 2024 | MO | 2 | HARRISONVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81493289 | Apr 29, 2024 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.55(c)(2), 392.2 | No |
| 81429980 | Apr 23, 2024 | MO | 2 | PLATTE CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1-AABRF50 | Yes |
| 79736714 | Sep 18, 2023 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 79591534 | Sep 1, 2023 | MO | 1 | KANSAS CITYMO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.16-D, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
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 |
| BUTLER COUNTY - 015 | KS | 1 | 1 |
| KANSAS CITYMO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| PLATTE CITY MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| RICHMOND MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | 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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26 inspections
12 reportable crashes
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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
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 16,943 carriers served
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26 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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