HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/383984-spears-transfer-expediting-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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) 836-3557, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC228162.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC228162 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIO Policy MXI 9790 09 33 · 34 | — | Dec 1, 2000 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC228162 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZV6788 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2024 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 16 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 22 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | MS | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 29, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | TN | 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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 26 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 | 15 | 2 | 83.3% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 0.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAOBETA | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2 | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle. Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172606B2HMER | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347A | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 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 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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Sparta, KY | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2026 | Saint Paris, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Hartford, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Paris (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 383984 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC228162 |
| Legal name | SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 63 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 1,042,348 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 24, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 1, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherPlastic Trim
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 SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC
What does SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC's operating authority allow?
MC228162: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING 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.
What should I verify before booking SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 383984. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 836-3557, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC228162, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (937) 836-3557
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.
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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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