HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/316557-adams-motor-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
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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, (706) 384-4533, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC210014.
- 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) | MC210014 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0058403001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2022 | 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
2 of 4 · Georgia avg 22.6%
1 of 29 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 25, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Georgia average covers 65,448 vehicle and 121,709 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 13 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 50.0% | 18.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 25.0% | 59.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 15.6% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 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 Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | Gaffney, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 316557 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC210014 |
| Legal name | ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 23 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 1,344,008 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 10, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | May 27, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC210014: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive | MC210014: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC
What does ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC210014: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking ADAMS MOTOR EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 316557. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (706) 384-4533, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC210014, 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 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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