FRANKLIN EXPRESS INC

DOT 2061 MC 123189 MC 126392 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
26 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.54% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
24 units

Drivers: 25

Trailers: 110 (110 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

2305 BOWLING GREEN RD, FRANKLIN, KY, 42134

Phone Number

(270) 586-3296

Mailing Address

PO BOX 473, FRANKLIN, KY, 42135

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Active
37 yrs, 3 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-05-13 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-02 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2011-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2002-04-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-04-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2001-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-04-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1991-04-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-04-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-12-15 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-12-15 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1987-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1981-05-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC123189 2013-11-12

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2016-05-01 Bond BL5A912295 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2002-03-26 BIPD/Primary CA-K 161 81 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2002-03-26 CARGO IM-K 161 81 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2011-04-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-11-10 BIPD/Primary 1080869038 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-02-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-11-10 CARGO 1080869041 $1,000,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2002-02-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-26 SURETY 5441323 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2013-11-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-01-01 CARGO 51245 $1,000,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2001-11-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-02-10 SURETY CSB0169077 $1,000,000 CUMBERLAND SURETY INSURANCE 2001-10-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-01-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 1080869038 $1,000,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2001-11-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-01-01 BIPD TRK 12357753 $1,000,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 1999-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-02-10 SURETY 400611707 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1999-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-01-01 CARGO TRK 112358191 $1,000,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 2000-03-11 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.54%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

26 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 26 Last inspection: May 11, 2026 Total crashes: 13

FMCSA Inspection Records (26 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 11, 2026

CV44950495

1 viol.
Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Dec 29, 2025

I036770068

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Nov 25, 2025

I3A1340076

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Oct 30, 2025

I036D30985

1 viol.
Level 2 TN MACK 1M1AW09Y...

Oct 21, 2025

CV44772048

Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Oct 16, 2025

CV44950167

Level 1 KY MACK 1M1AW09Y...

Sep 30, 2025

CV44930075

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Aug 18, 2025

CV44771921

Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Aug 8, 2025

0S14502647

Level 2 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Jun 23, 2025

CV44771777

Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

May 9, 2025

I033C11600

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

May 8, 2025

CV44771677

1 viol.
Level 3 KY MACK 1M1AW09Y...

Apr 14, 2025

CV44771603

Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Sep 27, 2024

I037060001

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Sep 24, 2024

I034E00015

Level 3 TN MACK 1M1AW09Y...
Total Inspections

26

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

26

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (13 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 16, 2025

KY • KY0073184886

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2024

KY • KY0073000185

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2023

TN • TN0103648647

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 13, 2021

TN • TN0103060827

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 19, 2019

OH • OH0193062270

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 25, 2012

KY • KY0071157581

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2011

TN • TN0100040645

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2010

KY • KY0070864541

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 25, 2009

KY • KY0070784954

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 27, 2009

KY • KY0070661109

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 25, 2006

KY • KY0070315956

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 16, 2005

KY • KY0070193504

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2001

KY • KY0070002050

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

7

Total Crashes

13

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

26
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

24
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

24

24 owned

Trailers

110

110 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

25

CDL Drivers: 25
Interstate: 25
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 13
Interstate (<100 mi): 12
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

24

Power Units

24

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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