HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/540855-total-package-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC217127
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 average36.5% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (513) 741-5500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC217127.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC217127 | — | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 6636588 · 34 | — | May 12, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC217127 | Primary | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 83UENOH7037 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2016 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC217127 | — | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. Policy 6788320 · 84 | — | Feb 11, 2020 | 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
19 of 52 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 107 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | 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
114 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 28 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 137 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 | 82 | 27 | 71.9% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | 15.8% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 1 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 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 | 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 |
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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Richfield (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Quincy, IL | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 540855 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC217127 |
| Legal name | TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 116 |
| Drivers | 116 |
| Annual mileage | 6,678,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 4, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 28, 1993 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstruction
Questions about TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC
Is TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. TOTAL PACKAGE 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 TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC217127: 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 TOTAL PACKAGE 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 TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 540855. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (513) 741-5500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC217127, 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.
Other companies using (513) 741-5500
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC Carrier |
Cincinnati, OH | 2902675 | MC195117 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TOTAL PACKAGE EXPRESS INC Broker · DBA TOTAL PACKAGE SERVICES |
Cincinnati, OH | 2216407 | MC269739 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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