Carrier profile · USDOT 593383 · MC-286906 · Updated Jun 21, 2026

SCALES EXPRESS INC

DBA SCALES

205 power unitsavg 5 yrNational · 19 statesTIFTON, GA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-286906 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksvolinc.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
205Power units
161 observed · MCS-150
258Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(229) 386-8015Email dispatchsafety@volinc.com

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration31 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo23.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal8
25 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

205 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5 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 summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for SCALES EXPRESS INC.

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 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 $0 limit in force from HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 24, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier received 313 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 128 vehicle-level and 313 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier has 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 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 Jun 21, 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 2026-06-21, 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 23.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 391 roadside inspections, with 25 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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