HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2477377-rock-bottom-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
ROCK BOTTOM EXPRESS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average34.8% vs Virginia average 21.3%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (276) 783-7409, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC857049.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC857049 | Primary | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229584 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 23 · Virginia avg 21.3%
2 of 53 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | WV | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2026 | AL | 3 | 3 | 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 Virginia average covers 31,514 vehicle and 51,603 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 10 | 46.9% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 25.0% | 13.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 18.8% | 12.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 9.4% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4 | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSCBBP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TALS | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Huntsville, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Greensboro, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2477377 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC857049 |
| Legal name | ROCK BOTTOM EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 1,852,750 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 20, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherSaw Dust
Questions about ROCK BOTTOM EXPRESS LLC
What does ROCK BOTTOM EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC857049: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ROCK BOTTOM EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
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 ROCK BOTTOM EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2477377. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (276) 783-7409, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC857049, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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