HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/70559-tri-union-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC147746
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, (219) 838-5400, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC147746.
- 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) | MC147746 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy WPP 8200138 01 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC147746 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2023090147 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 1, 2023 | 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
1 of 7 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 15 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | IN | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | IN | 2 | 10 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | IL | 2 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,530 vehicle and 111,152 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 50.0% | 19.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 18.1% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TFL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Gary, IN | 0 | 3 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Crown Point, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Gary, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 70559 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC147746 |
| Legal name | TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 51 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 1,758,360 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 31, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Questions about TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC
Is TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. TRI-UNION 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 TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC147746: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about TRI-UNION 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 TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 70559. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 838-5400, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC147746, 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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