Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3562897 · MC-1197314 ·
Chatman Express Inc
10 power unitsavg 6.8 yrMulti-region · 10 statesMEMPHIS, TN63/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1197314 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
2002–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average33.3% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average16.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 2002–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CHATMAN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3562897) has a Vektor safety score of 63/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 15, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHATMAN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
CHATMAN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3562897, and its motor carrier number is MC-1197314.
Is CHATMAN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. CHATMAN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHATMAN EXPRESS INC's safety record?
CHATMAN EXPRESS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 43 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is CHATMAN EXPRESS INC's fleet?
CHATMAN EXPRESS INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHATMAN EXPRESS INC based?
CHATMAN EXPRESS INC is based in MEMPHIS, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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