Heavy Haulers Safety Record
DOT# 4278244 · Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 · 6593460101
Legal name: Heavy Haulers Express INC
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/07/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Heavy Haulers (DOT# 4278244) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 12 inspections on record with 42 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Inactive 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 · 42 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 · 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/22/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/05/2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| 07/18/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 07/16/2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| 06/04/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-SEP-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-AUG-25 | GA | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company | $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.