DBA: SCALES

SCALES EXPRESS INC

DOT 593383 MC 286906 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
395 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.63% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 21.54% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
205 units

Drivers: 205

Trailers: 250 (250 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

121 JORDAN ROAD, TIFTON, GA, 31793

Phone Number

(229) 386-8015

Mailing Address

121 JORDAN ROAD, TIFTON, GA, 31793

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-05-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-09-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-09-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-09-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-09-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-09-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-09-26 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1997-03-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-01-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-07-24 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC286906 1996-10-25

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

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

—

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

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2025-09-24 BIPD HMB200150 N/A HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-06-01 BIPD HMB200150 $1,000,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-09-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-09-28 BIPD/Primary A0140023001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2024-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-10-10 BIPD/Primary A0140023001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2022-09-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary A0132837001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2019-10-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-01 BIPD/Primary A0106119001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2019-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-01 BIPD HMB200117 $1,000,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-06-01 BIPD/Primary WF001107 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-10-01 BIPD/Primary 362294 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2015-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 BIPD/Primary 361626 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2014-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-10-01 BIPD/Primary 359892 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-01 CARGO QT 660 3047P051 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2025-10-14 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2010-10-01 BIPD/Primary TFM 500180-02 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2012-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-01 BIPD/Primary TFM 300180-01 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2010-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 CARGO CI 2M9879 $1,000,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2010-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Primary TFM 300180 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2009-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-01 BIPD/Primary 1337244372 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2008-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 CARGO 321740253 $1,000,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2008-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-01 BIPD/Primary 1337207364 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2005-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-01 CARGO 3217401081 $1,000,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2006-11-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 CARGO TF441678 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.63%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

395 inspections · 42 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

21.54%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

65 inspections · 14 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 395 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 175

FMCSA Inspection Records (395 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

3686006505

1 viol.
Level 2 FL

Jul 22, 2026

1375002625

Level 1 GA

Jul 22, 2026

0243007524

Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHPDV...

Jul 22, 2026

0396001975

2 viol.
Level 2 SC FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 21, 2026

0117001695

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHPDV...

Jul 21, 2026

W044001330

Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDV...

Jul 20, 2026

0390001175

Level 2 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 19, 2026

1405002009

Level 2 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 18, 2026

0380001999

Level 2 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 16, 2026

3137009830

Level 3 FL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHPDV...

Jul 16, 2026

2046000063

Level 3 US FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDV...

Jul 16, 2026

0136001883

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 14, 2026

3686006495

Level 3 FL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHTDV...

Jul 11, 2026

0194006872

1 viol.
Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 8, 2026

0406000843

Level 3 SC CUSTOM SCO 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

395

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

395

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (175 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.

Jun 28, 2026

GA • GA0010405419

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2026

GA • GA0010331802

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

6

Tow

Yes

Mar 6, 2026

MS • MS2026012732

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2026

AL • AL0006618567

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2026

GA • GA0010203513

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2026

FL • FL2788123506

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2026

GA • GA0010193023

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2025

GA • GA0010182360

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2025

OH • OH0255247443

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 30, 2025

FL • FL2707735605

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2025

NC • NC0108322590

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 24, 2025

FL • FL2706058205

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2025

GA • GA0009885210

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 16, 2025

FL • FL2697457305

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2025

GA • GA0009821678

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

8

Injury Crashes

135

Total Crashes

175

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

187

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 82
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 25
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 68
OOS: 35

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 4

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 7

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

395
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

205
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

205

135 owned

Trailers

250

250 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

205

CDL Drivers: 205
Interstate: 205
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

65

Out of Service: 14
OOS Rate: 21.54%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 205
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Chemicals Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

205

Power Units

205

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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