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Carrier profile · USDOT 3641321 · MC-1251382 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
The Forward Group Inc
30 power unitsavg 4.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesCHATTANOOGA, TN100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1251382 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
32 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 5 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2021.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 168 inspections.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo5.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE FORWARD GROUP INC (USDOT 3641321) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load 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 $750,000 limit in force from VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 105 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 58 vehicle-level and 105 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 63 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 23, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE FORWARD GROUP INC's USDOT number?
THE FORWARD GROUP INC's USDOT number is 3641321, and its motor carrier number is MC-1251382.
Is THE FORWARD GROUP INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, THE FORWARD GROUP INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE FORWARD GROUP INC's safety record?
THE FORWARD GROUP INC has a 5.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 168 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE FORWARD GROUP INC's fleet?
THE FORWARD GROUP INC operates 30 power units and 63 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE FORWARD GROUP INC based?
THE FORWARD GROUP INC is based in CHATTANOOGA, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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