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Carrier profile · USDOT 502301 · MC-258155 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Classic Express Inc
35 power unitsavg 17.7 yrRegional · 6 statesCLEVELAND, TN62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-258155 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
35Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.7Avg age (yr)
2002–2016 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average37.5% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average15.4% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record4 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo37.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.7 yr
Model years 2002–2016 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CLASSIC EXPRESS INC (USDOT 502301) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 7, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 37.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 26 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 35 power units and 45 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 9, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CLASSIC EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
CLASSIC EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 502301, and its motor carrier number is MC-258155.
Is CLASSIC EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, CLASSIC EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CLASSIC EXPRESS INC's safety record?
CLASSIC EXPRESS INC has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is CLASSIC EXPRESS INC's fleet?
CLASSIC EXPRESS INC operates 35 power units and 45 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CLASSIC EXPRESS INC based?
CLASSIC EXPRESS INC is based in CLEVELAND, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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