Polk Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3018837 · Asheville, NC 28801 · 8888087655
Good safety record — scored 19/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/05/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 19/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Polk Express INC (DOT# 3018837) in Asheville, North Carolina has 69 inspections on record with 64 violations and a 8.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 64 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.
Inspection History · 69 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/07/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-JAN-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $750 |
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.