Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
51 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 70559 · MC-147746 ·
Tri-union Express Inc
51 power unitsavg 16.3 yrRegional · 3 statesGRIFFITH, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-147746 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
51Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
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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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 38 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.3 yr
Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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Safety and violations
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Verification summary
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC (USDOT 70559) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 51 power units and 47 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 31, 2011 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 70559, and its motor carrier number is MC-147746.
Is TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC's safety record?
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC's fleet?
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC operates 51 power units and 47 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC based?
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC is based in GRIFFITH, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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