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Carrier profile · USDOT 716474 · MC-329638 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
Temperature Controlled Express Inc
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41 power unitsavg 13.2 yrMulti-region · 12 statesNASHVILLE, TN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-329638 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
41Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
30Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 29 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 73 inspections.
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.2 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC (USDOT 716474) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 46 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 41 power units and 41 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 716474, and its motor carrier number is MC-329638.
Is TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC's safety record?
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC's fleet?
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC operates 41 power units and 41 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC based?
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED EXPRESS INC is based in NASHVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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