HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2473603-friends-group-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC
Freight Broker
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.
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, (909) 443-5081, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC855475.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC855475 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 3542961 · 84 | — | Apr 10, 2026 | 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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2473603 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC855475 |
| Legal name | FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 6, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
0 of 3 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 1 · California avg 6.3%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 19, 2024 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Dec 10, 2024 | AZ | 2 | 9 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | 88.9% | 71.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 8.0% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSRIGRR | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TEPBM | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Cheyenne, WY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC
Is FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC855475: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about FRIENDS GROUP 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking FRIENDS GROUP EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2473603. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (909) 443-5081, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC855475, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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