HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3438586-tbt-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TBT EXPRESS INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average39.3% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (937) 759-3099, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1116144.
- 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) | MC1116144 | Primary | CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CIMOH000606-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 30, 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.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
24 of 61 · Ohio avg 21.7%
4 of 121 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | SC | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | 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 Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 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
89 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 25 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 126 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 | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 21 | 64.0% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | 22.5% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3.4% | 4.1% |
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 | 9 | 9 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 2 | 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 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Dennison Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | White Haven Borough, PA | 0 | 1 |
| May 18, 2026 | Richland Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Preston, CT | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3438586 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1116144 |
| Legal name | TBT EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 60 |
| Drivers | 69 |
| Annual mileage | 5,950,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 10, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about TBT EXPRESS INC
What does TBT EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1116144: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about TBT 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 TBT EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3438586. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 759-3099, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1116144, 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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