HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/610538-pinnacle-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PINNACLE EXPRESS INC
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MC1067955: no authority granted
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (734) 623-8558, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC293651 or MC1067955.
- 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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC293651 | — | Federated Mutual Insurance Company Policy 9399832 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Aug 24, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC293651 | — | Imperium Insurance Company Policy ECAP1IICCA00027704 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 24, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 49 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 51 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | IL | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
25 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 53 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 3 | 68.0% | 63.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.0% | 19.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 38371H | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 610538 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC293651, MC1067955 |
| Legal name | PINNACLE EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,205,047 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 21, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 8, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLiquids/GasesOtherPetroleum Products
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 PINNACLE EXPRESS INC
What does PINNACLE EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC293651: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PINNACLE 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.
What should I verify before booking PINNACLE EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 610538. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (734) 623-8558, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC293651 or MC1067955, 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 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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