SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC

USDOT 97173 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: CHRISTOPHER HOOD Company officer 2: KATHERINE GOINES General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Produce Grain / Feed / Hay Cold Food Beverages +2 more Based in HICKORY, NC Grade A · 88
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 · Oct 1, 2007
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 286 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 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 TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CHRISTOPHER HOOD
Company officer 2: KATHERINE GOINES
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC (USDOT 97173)
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): CHRISTOPHER HOOD (Company officer); KATHERINE GOINES (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 286 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 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 — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/97173/
As of: Jul 23, 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.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12.7% vs peer median 17.2% (better). n=3262 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 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 97173
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC128117
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CHRISTOPHER HOOD
Company officer 2 KATHERINE GOINES
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Construction
Fleet size 258 units
Drivers 258
Annual mileage 14,544,790 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3255 20TH AVE SE
HICKORY, NC 28602
Mailing
P O BOX 487
HICKORY, NC 28603
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 97173
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 14,544,790 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 12.7% vs 23.4% -10.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 1.6% vs 6.7% -5.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.31 vs 1.80 -1.49
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
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 133 121 0
Trailers 680 4 0
Trucks 4 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 286 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 1 0 3 4
Tow-away 4 1 7 12
Crash reports 4 1 8 13

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 912 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 626 626 0
OOS inspections 9 36 0
OOS percentage 1.44% 5.75%
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
258
Drivers
258
Inspections
912
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
12.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
13
286 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC is a corporation based in HICKORY, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 97173. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 258 power units and 258 drivers, with 912 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.7%. 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

SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC is a large fleet, operating 258 power units and 258 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hickory, NC. Across 584 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.8% out-of-service rate, with 16 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

584 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 149% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (294) and SC (32), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

6.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.4% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 20 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 258 power units (large fleet) and 258 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.7% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 3,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 129–387 power units (±50% of this carrier's 258 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
1.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 3,262 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
12.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.2%
Median across 3,262 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -4.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 333 12 3.6% Jul 18, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 29 1 3.4% Jul 14, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 29 2 6.9% Jul 9, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 21 3 14.3% Jun 3, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 17 4 23.5% May 26, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 16 0 0.0% Mar 20, 2026
Washington (WA) 16 4 25.0% Jun 9, 2026
Colorado (CO) 14 1 7.1% Jul 4, 2026
California (CA) 14 3 21.4% Jul 15, 2026
Montana (MT) 13 0 0.0% Jun 29, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 12 1 8.3% Jun 26, 2026
Utah (UT) 11 1 9.1% Jul 16, 2026
Alabama (AL) 9 0 0.0% Apr 9, 2026
Ohio (OH) 9 1 11.1% Jun 30, 2026
Maryland (MD) 8 1 12.5% Feb 6, 2026
Georgia (GA) 8 0 0.0% Mar 30, 2026
Texas (TX) 7 0 0.0% Feb 9, 2026
Wyoming (WY) 5 2 40.0% Nov 4, 2025
Indiana (IN) 5 0 0.0% Oct 15, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 4 1 25.0% May 26, 2026
Missouri (MO) 4 0 0.0% Oct 29, 2025
Oklahoma (OK) 4 2 50.0% Mar 26, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 4 1 25.0% Apr 12, 2026
Idaho (ID) 4 1 25.0% Apr 22, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 4 0 0.0% Feb 25, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 4 0 0.0% Mar 19, 2026
Virginia (VA) 3 1 33.3% Dec 15, 2025
US (US) 3 0 0.0% Mar 19, 2026
New York (NY) 2 0 0.0% Dec 9, 2024
Oregon (OR) 2 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 2 0 0.0% Feb 26, 2026
Illinois (IL) 2 0 0.0% Jun 10, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 2 0 0.0% Mar 26, 2025
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Apr 7, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2024
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 1 100.0% Jun 16, 2026
Nevada (NV) 1 0 0.0% May 13, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Nov 5, 2025
Vermont (VT) 1 0 0.0% May 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 730
Wabash National 536
Utility 46
Kenworth 40
Vang 24
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 6 0.09 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 0.01 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 24 0.31 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 39 1.35 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 67 1.97 2 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 (912 rows) View all 912 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88452843 Jul 18, 2026 NC 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88443363 Jul 17, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88443301 Jul 17, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88436386 Jul 16, 2026 UT 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS4 No
88431476 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431322 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431319 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431264 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431214 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431091 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431045 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431036 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88431017 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430980 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430972 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430959 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430914 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430869 Jul 16, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430812 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430761 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88430758 Jul 16, 2026 NC 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88419072 Jul 15, 2026 CA 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.47A-BCFSAD, 396.5B-HWSL Yes
88412436 Jul 14, 2026 SC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88406820 Jul 14, 2026 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88405807 Jul 14, 2026 NC 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (286 rows) View all 286 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0108557490 Jul 13, 2026 NC Yes No Tow
KY0073320901 Apr 26, 2026 KY Yes No Tow
NC0108459750 Apr 8, 2026 NC 1 Yes No Injury
NE0226006439 Feb 20, 2026 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA2025143926 Nov 4, 2025 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0400294419 Jul 24, 2025 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0025529365 May 29, 2025 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2645206005 Feb 28, 2025 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0025207730 Jan 28, 2025 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2677981104 Dec 3, 2024 FL 0 1 No No Injury
NC0107932201 Nov 19, 2024 NC 0 2 Yes No Injury
AL0004685379 Aug 15, 2024 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6XT9HQE13I Jul 28, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0241805176 Jun 25, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904501698 May 8, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA8302400301 Apr 30, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107704274 Apr 25, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009418203 Apr 22, 2024 GA 0 1 No No Injury
NC0107692294 Apr 14, 2024 NC 1 1 Yes No Fatal
GA0009342501 Feb 11, 2024 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MS1101240007 Jan 11, 2024 MS 0 4 Yes No Injury
TX6Q6AHQE12O Nov 2, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2599975103 Oct 18, 2023 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000ED68914 Jun 1, 2023 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0003634226 Mar 29, 2023 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 15, 2006 MC128117-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Jan 27, 2006 MC84-B GRANT PERMIT GRANT →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY CMS325845 SURETY Jul 12, 2012 Feb 7, 2013 CANCELLED
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY MXI93012617 34 Jan 1, 2011 On file ACTIVE
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97124342 CARGO Jan 1, 2008 Jan 1, 2011 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04319A 91X $1,000,000 Oct 1, 2007 On file ACTIVE
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY CMS 325845 SURETY Jan 12, 2006 Jul 12, 2012 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-525D2769-TIL-02 CARGO Jan 1, 2002 Dec 5, 2008 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-525D2769-TIL-02 CARGO Jan 1, 2002 Jan 1, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP04319A BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2002 Oct 1, 2007 REPLACED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP 9897560 BIPD/Primary Oct 31, 2001 Jan 1, 2002 CANCELLED
PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY TPA175190UIC BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2001 Oct 31, 2001 REPLACED
LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY TP3-0083405 BIPD/Primary Dec 7, 2000 Jul 1, 2001 CANCELLED
LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY TP3-0083405 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2000 Dec 20, 2000 CANCELLED
LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY TP20083405 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1999 Jul 1, 2000 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CPR 648854 CARGO Jul 1, 1999 Jan 1, 2002 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AT1-151-002275-*01 BIPD/Primary Feb 12, 1998 Jul 1, 1999 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. CIM14796168200 CARGO Jul 1, 1997 Aug 6, 1999 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP9884594 CARGO Jan 22, 1997 Jul 30, 1997 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP9884594 CARGO Jan 22, 1997 Jul 1, 1997 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP 9884594 CARGO Nov 6, 1996 Jan 22, 1997 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP 9884594 CARGO Jul 1, 1996 Jul 1, 1996 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AT2-151-002275-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1996 Feb 14, 1998 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP 9884594 CARGO Jul 1, 1996 Jan 1, 1997 NAME CHANGED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AT1 751 002275 01 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1993 Jul 1, 1996 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. AT1 751 002275 01 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 1993 Jan 1, 1997 NAME CHANGED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 9M0007536 CARGO Jul 1, 1992 Jul 1, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 13, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  2. Feb 13, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 7, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 12, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 29, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  6. Jan 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  7. Dec 5, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  8. Nov 19, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jan 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Oct 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  11. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  13. Oct 31, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jul 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 19, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Dec 20, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Oct 13, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Aug 7, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Jul 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Sep 17, 1999
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Aug 6, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  22. Jul 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 19, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Feb 14, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jul 30, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  26. Jul 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jan 22, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jan 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Jan 1, 1997
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  30. Jul 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  31. Jul 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Jul 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  33. Jan 5, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Jul 25, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Oct 20, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  36. Oct 22, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Mar 29, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  38. Oct 27, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  39. Feb 23, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Jun 24, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 29 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 10 10
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 10 10
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 4 0
395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours of Service 4 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
395.3(a)(3)(i) Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours Hours of Service 3 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
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How to verify SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC

Is SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 97173 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC's safety rating?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC had?
912 roadside inspections are on file for SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC's out-of-service rate?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 12.7% (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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC based?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3255 20TH AVE SE, HICKORY, North Carolina 28602. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC128117). 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC operate?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC self-reports 258 power units and 258 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC had any crashes?
286 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS 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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