HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1268732-avalon-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
AVALON EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Broker under MC492565
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (507) 650-0090, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC492565.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC492565 | — | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GWP23173A · 34 | — | Sep 8, 2004 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC492565 | — | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GWP23173A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 8, 2004 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC492565 | — | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) Policy MN6157516 · 84 | — | Jan 30, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 12 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
1 of 33 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | IA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | MN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | MN | 1 | 8 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 45.5% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 27.3% | 14.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 22.7% | 16.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ALCDLRSWD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H3 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520B | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Bath, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1268732 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC492565 |
| Legal name | AVALON EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 45 |
| Drivers | 48 |
| Annual mileage | 4,428,767 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 8, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 21, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 21, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherCans
Questions about AVALON EXPRESS INC
Is AVALON EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. AVALON EXPRESS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does AVALON EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC492565: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about AVALON EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking AVALON EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1268732. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (507) 650-0090, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC492565, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (507) 650-0090
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON EXPRESS INC Carrier |
Cannon Falls, MN | 4329470 | MC1690214 | 45 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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