Big G Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 580685 · Shelbyville, TN 37160 · 9316849140

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 20/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Big G Express INC (DOT# 580685) in Shelbyville, Tennessee has 1,913 inspections on record with 1,035 violations and a 12.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 59 crashes, including 4 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

1,913 Inspections
12.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
59 Crashes
612 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 12.1%
Carrier: 12.1% (231 of 1,913) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.0%
Carrier: 1.0% (20 of 1,913) National: 6.4%
59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Tennessee
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Tennessee

Violation Categories · 1,035 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.

1,035 total violations across 1,913 inspections
267 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)
Vehicle Maintenance
459
Unsafe Driving
403
Hours of Service
161
Driver Fitness
12

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 34 states
Level 1: 756 (40%) Level 2: 350 (18%) Level 3: 806 (42%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 US 3 0 0
03/24/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/23/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/23/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/23/2026 AL 2 1 0
03/20/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/19/2026 NC 1 0 0
03/19/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/19/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/19/2026 TN 1 1 0

Crash History · 50 records

4 fatal crashes
23 injury crashes
30-APR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-APR-24 FL 0 0 0
27-DEC-24 IL 0 0 0
27-APR-24 IL 0 1 0
26-MAR-24 VA 1 0 0
25-NOV-24 TN 0 0 0
25-JUL-25 SC 0 0 0
25-JAN-26 NC 0 0 0
23-AUG-24 FL 0 0 0
22-OCT-25 VA 1 0 0
22-MAY-24 IL 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.

MC/MX Number MC282266
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD United States Fire Insurance Co. N/A 06/01/2025
CARGO Agcs Marine Insurance Company N/A 06/01/2010
SURETY Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America N/A 03/15/2023

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 612
Drivers 618
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/10/1994
MCS-150 Filed 20240515 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 51,701,800
Address 190 Hawkins Drive, Shelbyville, TN 37160

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Resources

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