HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/258149-sewell-motor-express-co/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC57992
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
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, (937) 366-1600, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC57992.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC57992 | Primary | The Cincinnati Insurance Company Policy EBA 014 87 28 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 30 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 67 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | WV | 3 | 3 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | OH | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | WV | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
43 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 7 | 55.8% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 32.6% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.3% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSLMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAOBETA | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Franklin, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Florence, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Haubstadt, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 258149 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC57992 |
| Legal name | SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 66 |
| Drivers | 70 |
| Annual mileage | 4,486,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 28, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 23, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsChemicals
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 SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO
Is SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO a broker or a carrier?
Both. SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO 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 SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO's operating authority allow?
MC57992: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SEWELL MOTOR EXPRESS CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 258149. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 366-1600, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC57992, 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.
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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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