HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3687888-tailwind-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 01:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TAILWIND EXPRESS INC
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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (213) 200-9352, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1285402.
- 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 7 · Georgia avg 22.6%
1 of 13 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | MS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 15, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Mar 8, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Feb 25, 2025 | TX | 3 | 11 | No |
| Feb 9, 2025 | AL | 3 | 2 | No |
| Feb 6, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | SC | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Dec 19, 2024 | AZ | 1 | 2 | Yes |
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 Georgia average covers 65,409 vehicle and 121,643 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
22 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 33 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 1 | 54.5% | 15.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 40.9% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.5% | 18.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 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 |
| Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H3 | 1 | 0 |
| ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524D | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C1IELDDFI | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3687888 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1285402 |
| Legal name | TAILWIND EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 0 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 45,500 (2021) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 27, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightCommodities Dry Bulk
Questions about TAILWIND EXPRESS INC
What does TAILWIND EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TAILWIND EXPRESS INC (MC1285402), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TAILWIND EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
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 TAILWIND EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3687888. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (213) 200-9352, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1285402, 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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