What is Gaines Express LLC's safety grade?

Gaines Express LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Gaines Express LLC have?

Gaines Express LLC has 112 inspections on record with a 26.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.7% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 136 violations.

Has Gaines Express LLC been involved in any crashes?

Gaines Express LLC has 2 crashes on record, 2 with injuries.

Does Gaines Express LLC have active authority and insurance?

Gaines Express LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Gaines Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2155076 · Hickory, NC 28601 · 8283583366

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 05/28/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 20/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Gaines Express LLC (DOT# 2155076) in Hickory, North Carolina has 112 inspections on record with 136 violations and a 26.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

112 Inspections

26.8% Vehicle OOS Rate

2 Crashes

10 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 26.8%

Carrier: 26.8% (30 of 112) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.7%

Carrier: 2.7% (3 of 112) National: 6.4%

29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in North Carolina

15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in North Carolina

Violation Categories · 136 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

136 total violations across 112 inspections

33 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 16 states

Level 1: 7 (6%) Level 2: 43 (38%) Level 3: 62 (55%)

3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
05/28/2025	NC	2	2	0
05/08/2025	NC	2	0	0
03/19/2025	NC	3	0	0
03/05/2025	NC	2	1	0
02/21/2025	NC	2	1	0
12/20/2024	NC	3	0	0
10/17/2024	VA	1	3	0
10/09/2024	NC	2	1	0
09/21/2024	NC	3	0	0
09/18/2024	NC	3	0	0
09/13/2024	MD	2	0	0
09/05/2024	NC	3	0	0
08/29/2024	NC	2	0	0
08/19/2024	NC	2	1	0
08/14/2024	MD	2	0	0
08/05/2024	NC	3	0	0
08/03/2024	NC	2	0	0
08/01/2024	NC	2	0	0
07/31/2024	NC	2	0	0
07/25/2024	NC	3	0	0
07/18/2024	NC	3	0	0
07/17/2024	NC	2	0	0
06/29/2024	NC	3	0	0
06/27/2024	NC	2	1	1
06/20/2024	MA	3	0	0
06/12/2024	NY	2	0	0
06/07/2024	NC	2	2	0
05/30/2024	NY	3	0	1
05/24/2024	WV	3	0	0
05/15/2024	NC	3	0	0
05/14/2024	VA	3	0	0
05/08/2024	SC	3	0	0
05/03/2024	NC	3	0	0
04/23/2024	VA	3	0	0
04/22/2024	OH	3	0	0
04/19/2024	NC	3	0	0
04/08/2024	NY	2	0	0
04/01/2024	SC	3	0	0
03/26/2024	NY	2	0	0
03/17/2024	NC	2	0	0
03/15/2024	MD	2	0	0
03/06/2024	SC	3	0	0
02/28/2024	NC	3	0	0
02/09/2024	NC	2	1	0
02/09/2024	OK	1	0	0
02/06/2024	MO	1	1	0
01/31/2024	NC	2	1	0
01/24/2024	NC	3	0	0
01/11/2024	WV	2	1	0
01/10/2024	NC	3	0	0
01/05/2024	VA	3	0	0
12/07/2023	NC	3	0	0
12/06/2023	NC	1	0	0
12/06/2023	GA	3	0	0
11/30/2023	TN	2	0	0
11/20/2023	NC	2	0	0
11/20/2023	NC	3	0	0
11/14/2023	PA	3	0	0
11/07/2023	MD	2	0	0
11/01/2023	VA	2	0	0
10/31/2023	MD	2	0	0
10/31/2023	SC	2	1	0
10/25/2023	MO	3	0	0
10/18/2023	NC	2	1	0
10/18/2023	NC	3	0	0
10/16/2023	WV	3	0	0
10/06/2023	MD	2	0	0
09/29/2023	NC	3	0	0
09/28/2023	NC	3	0	0
09/27/2023	SC	2	1	0
09/23/2023	NC	3	0	0
09/20/2023	NC	3	0	0
09/19/2023	NC	2	0	0
09/18/2023	VA	3	0	0
09/05/2023	OH	1	3	0
09/03/2023	NC	3	0	0
09/02/2023	NC	3	0	0
08/18/2023	KY	3	0	0
08/16/2023	VA	3	0	0
08/15/2023	NC	3	0	0
08/08/2023	SC	3	0	0
08/08/2023	WV	3	0	0
08/04/2023	NC	1	1	0
08/02/2023	NC	3	0	0
07/26/2023	NC	3	0	0
07/25/2023	IL	3	0	0
07/21/2023	LA	2	2	1
07/20/2023	NC	3	0	0
06/29/2023	NC	3	0	0
06/28/2023	SC	2	1	0
06/23/2023	NC	2	0	0
06/11/2023	NC	3	0	0
06/08/2023	NC	3	0	0
05/25/2023	WV	3	0	0
05/25/2023	GA	3	0	0
05/23/2023	MD	2	0	0
05/22/2023	NC	3	0	0
05/16/2023	VA	1	0	0
05/12/2023	WV	3	0	0
05/11/2023	SC	2	0	0

Crash History · 2 records

2 injury crashes

28-FEB-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
28-FEB-24	WV	0	1	0
15-MAY-24	NC	0	1	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC749207

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company	$1,000	01/09/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 10

Drivers 45

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 05/18/2011

MCS-150 Filed 20250813 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,100,000

Address 200 1st Ave Nw Ste 202, Hickory, NC 28601