HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/716474-temperature-controlled-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 00:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC
Doing business as TCX
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC329638
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, (615) 331-0015, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC329638.
- 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) | MC329638 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT45560A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC329638 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106009359 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 10, 2025 | 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
2 of 14 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
1 of 48 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | GA | 2 | 7 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 | 51.7% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 44.8% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 3.4% | 13.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Following too close Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922FC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Bishopville, SC | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 716474 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC329638 |
| Legal name | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | TCX |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 41 |
| Drivers | 41 |
| Annual mileage | 2,340,844 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 1, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Questions about TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC
Is TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED 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 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC329638: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 716474. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 331-0015, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC329638, 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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