Classic Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 502301 · Cleveland, TN 37311 · 4233392504

C

Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Classic Express INC (DOT# 502301) in Cleveland, Tennessee has 56 inspections on record with 50 violations and a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

56 Inspections
21.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
35 Power Units

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 21.4%
Carrier: 21.4% (12 of 56) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 7.1%
Carrier: 7.1% (4 of 56) National: 6.4%
39% OOS rate better than 39% of carriers in Tennessee
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in Tennessee

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.

50 total violations across 56 inspections
16 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (32%)
Vehicle Maintenance
30
Unsafe Driving
14
Hours of Service
3
Driver Fitness
3

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 6 states: GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, US
Level 1: 7 (12%) Level 2: 12 (21%) Level 3: 37 (66%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/05/2026 TN 3 0 0
02/05/2026 GA 3 0 0
10/23/2025 NC 3 0 0
09/09/2025 NC 3 0 0
08/11/2025 SC 2 4 0
05/27/2025 TN 2 0 0
04/29/2025 KY 3 0 0
04/22/2025 GA 2 0 1
03/31/2025 GA 3 0 1
03/31/2025 NC 3 0 0
22-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
22-JAN-25 TN 0 0 0
17-DEC-25 NC 0 0 0
15-MAR-24 GA 0 0 0
11-JUN-24 GA 0 0 0

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 MC258155
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 Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 10/07/2023

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 35
Drivers 45
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/27/1992
MCS-150 Filed 20260309 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,201,638
Address 2150 Westland Drive Sw, Cleveland, TN 37311