HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/507092-pb-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PB EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC259674
Review before booking · 1 signal
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 average33.3% 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, (614) 449-1800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC259674.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC259674 | Primary | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TINCA1803484 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 15, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC259674 | — | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy 7901085841 · 84 | — | Jan 25, 2022 | 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
13 of 39 · Ohio avg 21.7%
3 of 79 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | GA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MO | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | FL | 2 | 5 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | FL | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | KY | 2 | 4 | 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 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
95 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 150 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 | 66 | 18 | 69.5% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 1 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 10.5% | 18.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.1% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 6 | 6 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 4 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 3 | 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 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 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 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 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| May 27, 2026 | Canal Winchester, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Valley View, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Lakeland, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | North Charleston, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 507092 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC259674 |
| Legal name | PB EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 99 |
| Drivers | 99 |
| Annual mileage | 4,245,658 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 29, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 14, 1992 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberIntermodal ContainersChemicals
Questions about PB EXPRESS INC
Is PB EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. PB EXPRESS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does PB EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC259674: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about PB 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.
What should I verify before booking PB EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 507092. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (614) 449-1800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC259674, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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