FORTON'S EXPRESS INC

DOT 841242 MC 366329 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
39 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 30.77% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 18.18% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4200 DOVE ROAD, PORT HURON, MI, 48060

Phone Number

(810) 364-5460

Mailing Address

4200 DOVE ROAD, PORT HURON, MI, 48060

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(810) 364-4762

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-11-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-11-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-11-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-01-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-11-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-11-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-01-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-01-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-04-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-03-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC366329 2005-03-07

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: $750,000
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

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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
2023-11-21 BIPD/Primary WN354008 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-11-21 BIPD/Primary W26AF00063 $750,000 WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-11-21 BIPD/Primary C21700005 $750,000 HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-15 BIPD/Primary 02TRM031920-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2019-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-05-10 BIPD/Primary 02TRM031920-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2019-11-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-12-31 BIPD/Primary 02TRM031920-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2019-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-11-21 BIPD/Primary 02TRM031920-01 $750,000 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … 2019-01-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-11-21 BIPD/Primary 753180001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-11-25 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-11-21 BIPD/Primary 70TRS069967 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2017-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-21 BIPD/Primary 70TRS057851 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-21 BIPD/Primary H08673068 003 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2015-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-11-21 BIPD/Primary H08673068 002 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2014-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-11-21 BIPD/Primary H08673068 001 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2013-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-11-21 BIPD/Primary 055TU-00011 $750,000 SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-01-18 CARGO 00142 $750,000 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-01-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-11-21 BIPD/Primary 10NSMTR-104291-CA01 $750,000 SUA INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-21 BIPD/Primary 10NSMTR104291CA01 $750,000 SUA INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-01-18 CARGO MC017236 $750,000 ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-01-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-11-21 BIPD/Primary TRK9667990 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2010-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-18 BIPD/Primary 352311 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-01-18 CARGO CL680269 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2010-01-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

30.77%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

39 inspections · 12 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

18.18%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

11 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 39 Last inspection: Jul 1, 2026 Total crashes: 38

FMCSA Inspection Records (39 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 1, 2026

DEJOS02771

Level 2 MI FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

May 21, 2026

POWED05892

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3ALXFBCG...

Apr 23, 2026

CV44783236

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Mar 25, 2026

DELMT02561

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

Mar 11, 2026

3258000415

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3ALXGF00...

Feb 25, 2026

DEJOS02382

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3ALXA7CG...

Jan 22, 2026

S197003184

2 viol.
Level 2 KY FRHT 3ALXFBCG...

Dec 12, 2025

I033BI0038

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXGF00...

Nov 19, 2025

0S14303169

Level 3 KY FRHT 3ALXGF00...

Oct 29, 2025

3238000812

Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3ALXGF00...

Sep 18, 2025

CV44782534

5 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 KY FRHT 3ALXGF00...

Aug 20, 2025

WARRJ02862

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3ALXGF00...

Jul 21, 2025

BALLB05175

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3ALXGF00...

May 13, 2025

HOULD04582

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MI FRHT 3ALXGF00...

Apr 11, 2025

2100003924

1 viol.
Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 3ALXGF00...
Total Inspections

39

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

39

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (38 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.

Dec 4, 2023

MI • MI0003060688

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Aug 30, 2023

KY • KY0072940828

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2021

MI • MI0002374928

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 5, 2021

OH • OH0215146284

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 12, 2021

TN • TN0103033892

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 10, 2020

KY • KY0072563196

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 11, 2020

MI • MI0002092058

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2020

TN • TN0300645503

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2020

MI • MI0002027000

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2019

OH • OH0195240645

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2019

KY • KY0072420017

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 12, 2019

MI • MI0001667020

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 19, 2019

KY • KY0072317928

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2019

OH • OH0195005547

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 2018

MI • MI0001446220

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

18

Total Crashes

38

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

41

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 29
OOS: 11

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

39
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 7
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

11

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 18.18%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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