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EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC246509
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.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
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, (800) 387-9791, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC246509.
- 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) | MC246509 | Primary | Northbridge General Insurance Corporation Policy P04197205 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 15, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC246509 | — | The Guarantee Company of North America USA Policy TM5154425 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC246509 | NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION Policy 2019160 | Sep 15, 2017 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
5 of 69 · Ontario avg 16.1%
0 of 77 · Ontario avg 2.2%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 12 states and provinces, 24 months
- NY 59 76.6%
- MD 5 6.5%
- IN 3 3.9%
- MI 2 2.6%
- CT 1 1.3%
- VA 1 1.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 20
18 tractors · 2 straight trucks
Kenworth 22Peterbilt 6Western Star 1
33 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 40
35 semi-trailers · 2 full trailers · 2 other units · 1 dolly converter
Trail King 13Manac 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Mid Atlantic Terminal 3Mid Atlantic Terminals 3Ports America 2Ilg North America 1Telsa 1Ports Of America 1Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | NY | 1 | 6 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | NY | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | NY | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | NY | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | NY | 1 | 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 Ontario average covers 27,994 vehicle and 49,131 driver inspections of all Ontario-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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 70 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 | Ontario share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 5 | 51.5% | 62.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 | 39.4% | 18.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.0% | 16.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953AII | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
| Semi-Trailer - Loose mounting missing or ineffective fasteners insecure latch or not in use when required. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1CDHSLMII | 1 | 1 |
| Steering system components worn welded or missing Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209D | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter or an exemption or special permit approval or registration is HM Other · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 1712BHMGRMC | 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 Ontario column is the mix across all Ontario-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 26492 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC246509 |
| Legal name | EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 27 |
| Annual mileage | 853,692 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 10, 1980) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @equipmentexpress.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 33 | 0 |
| Trailers | 159 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large Objects
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC246509: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC246509: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC
Is EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. EQUIPMENT 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 EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC246509: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC 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 EQUIPMENT EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 26492. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 387-9791, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC246509, 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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