HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/593383-scales-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SCALES EXPRESS INC
Doing business as SCALES
No risk signals found
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.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (229) 386-8015, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC286906.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC286906 | — | Hudson Insurance Company Policy HMB200150 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
33 of 133 · Georgia avg 22.6%
7 of 336 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | SC | 2 | 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
183 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 41 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 78 | 0 | 42.6% | 18.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 34 | 38.8% | 59.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 26 | 0 | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 6 | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
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 | 18 | 18 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 17 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 12 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 10 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 10 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 4 | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Lithonia, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | GA | 0 | 6 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Newton, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Rural Talladega, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Unincorp Zone 1, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | South Fulton, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 593383 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC286906 |
| Legal name | SCALES EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | SCALES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 205 |
| Drivers | 205 |
| Annual mileage | 12,237,785 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 19, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 10, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesCoal/CokeChemicalsBeverages
Questions about SCALES EXPRESS INC
What does SCALES EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC286906: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SCALES EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SCALES EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 593383. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (229) 386-8015, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC286906, 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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