HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/994854-road-express-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ROAD EXPRESS SERVICES INC
Doing business as TOW PRO TOWING & RECOVERY
Review before booking · 2 signals
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.
- MC42238 is also listed on another company recordFAIRVIEW FREIGHT LINE LLC (USDOT 2975095, added Feb 14, 2017). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2975095, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Apr 10, 2013. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
MC42238: filed under USDOT 2975095, not this record
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.
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, (615) 256-8697, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC422338, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC42238 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2975095. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC422338 | Primary | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. Policy 1566504M 152401 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 18, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC42238 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GRT54841A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 23, 2026 | 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
4 of 22 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
1 of 22 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | GA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | TN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | TN | 1 | 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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | 11 | 6 | 84.6% | 64.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 2 | 2 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| No/defective lamps-towing unit-towaway operation Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTGBL | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203ECBP | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3927AD | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 994854 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC422338, MC42238 |
| Legal name | ROAD EXPRESS SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | TOW PRO TOWING & RECOVERY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 368,095 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Apr 10, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 20, 2001 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 27, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOtherAutomobiles
Questions about ROAD EXPRESS SERVICES INC
What does ROAD EXPRESS SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC422338: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about ROAD EXPRESS SERVICES 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 ROAD EXPRESS SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 994854. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 256-8697, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC422338, 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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