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Carrier profile · USDOT 593383 · MC-286906 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Scales Express Inc
DBA SCALES
205 power unitsavg 4.8 yrNational · 19 statesTIFTON, GA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-286906 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
205Power units
163 observed · MCS-150
262Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3131 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
23 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SCALES EXPRESS INC (USDOT 593383) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 24, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 322 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 129 vehicle-level and 322 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 205 power units and 205 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 19, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SCALES EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SCALES EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 593383, and its motor carrier number is MC-286906.
Is SCALES EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, SCALES EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SCALES EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SCALES EXPRESS INC has a 22.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 411 roadside inspections, with 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is SCALES EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SCALES EXPRESS INC operates 205 power units and 205 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SCALES EXPRESS INC based?
SCALES EXPRESS INC is based in TIFTON, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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