HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3511164-fortuna-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.2% 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, (326) 212-6212, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1162234.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
38 of 84 · Ohio avg 21.7%
20 of 126 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | KY | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | MI | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | AR | 1 | 5 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 8, 2026 | DC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | MS | 1 | 1 | 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
179 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 68 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 258 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 | 107 | 45 | 59.8% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 31 | 11 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | 15.6% | 18.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 13 | 12 | 7.3% | 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 | 16 | 16 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 7 | 7 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 6 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 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 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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Ridgefield, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3511164 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1162234 |
| Legal name | FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 100 |
| Drivers | 100 |
| Annual mileage | 9,835,170 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 26, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC
What does FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC (MC1162234), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 FORTUNA EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3511164. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (326) 212-6212, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1162234, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (326) 212-6212
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE EXPRESS LLC High risk Carrier |
Dublin, OH | 4397256 | MC1725678 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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