TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC

DOT 70559 MC 147746 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
39 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.21% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
51 units

Drivers: 47

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

1939 N LAFAYETTE CT, GRIFFITH, IN, 46319

Phone Number

(219) 838-5400

Mailing Address

1939 N LAFAYETTE CT, GRIFFITH, IN, 46319

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
45 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Active
35 yrs, 2 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-11-07 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2023-10-30 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2023-09-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-09-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-01-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2010-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-10-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-10-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-10-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-10-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-10-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-10-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC147746 2023-10-30

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: $750,000
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
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary WPP 8200138 01 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2023-11-01 Bond 2023090147 N/A AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2024-03-01 BIPD/Primary GRT17840A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2025-07-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary MCP56888D $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2024-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-11-01 BIPD/Primary MD-005098 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2023-10-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-11-01 BIPD/Primary MD000202 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2021-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-11-01 BIPD B-13251 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2018-11-24 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-11-01 BIPD/Primary 361657 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2014-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 147746 $750,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2023-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-01-06 SURETY 147746 $750,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-22 BIPD/Primary TRK-6013799-01 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2013-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 CARGO 321-7430502 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2018-07-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 BIPD/Primary TRK-6013799-1 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2011-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-04-07 BIPD/Primary TP 9880111 01 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-04-05 BIPD/Primary TP9880111 01 $750,000 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERW… 2010-04-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-11-01 CARGO 3217423887 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2010-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-11-01 BIPD/Primary TP9880111 01 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-04-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-11-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9891737 $750,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2009-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-11-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9896921 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2008-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-11-01 CARGO 83 MS IU4179 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-11-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9896667 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2007-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-11-01 CARGO 7479034 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.21%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

39 inspections · 11 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 39 Last inspection: Jun 26, 2026 Total crashes: 191

FMCSA Inspection Records (39 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 26, 2026

5015780019

3 viol.
Level 2 IL KW 2XKWD29X...

Jun 17, 2026

5013110004

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KW 2XKWD29X...

Jun 17, 2026

5003270072

Level 3 IL FRHT 2FUYDSYB...

Feb 11, 2026

9877000059

3 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKAD49X...

Jan 23, 2026

9286005524

10 viol.
Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9TJ...

Dec 17, 2025

9464001024

1 viol.
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJBBCK...

Dec 10, 2025

5005350419

Level 2 IL PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Nov 11, 2025

1450000498

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJCRCK...

Oct 9, 2025

9511004899

Level 2 IN KENWORTH 1XKDD49X...

Dec 26, 2024

8632008435

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKAD49X...

Dec 13, 2024

5475003804

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9DG...

Oct 30, 2024

5586004742

Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKDD49X...

Sep 9, 2024

9320003414

2 viol.
Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9TG...

Jun 10, 2024

5796008443

Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSCNAPR...

May 23, 2024

5475003408

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...
Total Inspections

39

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

39

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (191 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.

Feb 19, 2026

IN • IN0904910379

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jan 22, 2026

IN • IN0904903851

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2025

IN • IN0904847488

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2024

IN • IN0904518089

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 9, 2024

IL • ILX003419275

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 3, 2024

IN • IN0904500752

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2024

IN • IN0904452410

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 20, 2023

IN • IN0904403622

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2023

IN • IN0904343125

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2023

IN • IN0904332282

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 14, 2023

IN • IN0904315204

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2023

IN • IN0904294435

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 22, 2023

IL • ILX003026013

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 22, 2022

IN • IN0904162343

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2022

IN • IN0904154381

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

7

Injury Crashes

84

Total Crashes

191

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

39
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

51
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

51

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

47

CDL Drivers: 47
Interstate: 27
Intrastate: 20
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 14
Interstate (<100 mi): 13
Intrastate (>100 mi): 1
Intrastate (<100 mi): 19

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Metal Sheets/Coils

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

51

Power Units

51

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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