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Carrier profile · USDOT 70559 · MC-147746 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC
51 power unitsavg 16.9 yrRegional · 3 statesGRIFFITH, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-147746 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
51Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.314.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.9 yr
Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 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 as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 51 power units and 47 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 31, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 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?
As of 2026-07-18, 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 14.3% 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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