SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC

DOT 97173 MC 128117 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
928 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.11% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 16.88% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
258 units

Drivers: 258

Trailers: 680 (680 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

3255 20TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602

Phone Number

(828) 464-7240

Mailing Address

P O BOX 487, HICKORY, NC, 28603

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(828) 465-3560

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
49 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
36 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Inactive
20 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-02-13 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2012-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2008-11-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-01-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-01-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-10-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2000-08-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-08-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-09-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1990-01-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1986-10-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-10-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-03-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-10-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-02-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-06-24 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-05-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC128117 2013-02-13

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: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
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
2011-01-01 Cargo MXI93012617 N/A AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2007-10-01 BIPD/Primary GWP04319A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2012-07-12 SURETY CMS325845 $750,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-02-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-01-01 CARGO MXI97124342 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2011-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-12 SURETY CMS 325845 $750,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-07-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-01-01 BIPD/Primary GWP04319A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-01 CARGO QT-660-525D2769-TIL-02 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2008-12-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-10-31 BIPD/Primary TP 9897560 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2002-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-01 BIPD/Primary TPA175190UIC $750,000 PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-10-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-12-07 BIPD/Primary TP3-0083405 $750,000 LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 BIPD/Primary TP3-0083405 $750,000 LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-12-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 CARGO CPR 648854 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2002-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 BIPD/Primary TP20083405 $750,000 LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-02-12 BIPD/Primary AT1-151-002275-*01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1999-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-07-01 CARGO CIM14796168200 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1999-08-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-01-22 CARGO IMP9884594 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 1997-07-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1996-11-06 CARGO IMP 9884594 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 1997-01-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-07-01 BIPD/Primary AT2-151-002275-01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-02-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-07-01 CARGO IMP 9884594 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 1997-01-01 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1993-07-01 BIPD/Primary AT1 751 002275 01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1996-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-07-01 CARGO 9M0007536 $750,000 ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 1996-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.11%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

928 inspections · 66 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

16.88%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

77 inspections · 13 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 928 Last inspection: Jul 31, 2026 Total crashes: 287

FMCSA Inspection Records (928 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 31, 2026

I031C70120

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 31, 2026

0006901234

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC FRHT 1FUPCSZB...

Jul 30, 2026

3289001552

Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 30, 2026

0006900711

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Jul 29, 2026

0006899913

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Jul 28, 2026

0006899647

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 25, 2026

0006898761

Level 2 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 24, 2026

S217000614

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 KY FRHT 3AKJGLDR...

Jul 24, 2026

I5Z1773791

Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 23, 2026

UGGH001937

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 22, 2026

0006898002

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 20, 2026

NC3S012223

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 18, 2026

0006896657

Level 2 NC KW 3WKDDB9X...

Jul 17, 2026

0006896511

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Jul 17, 2026

0006896524

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJGEDV...
Total Inspections

928

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

928

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (287 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.

Jul 13, 2026

NC • NC0108557490

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 7, 2026

NC • NC0108490468

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2026

KY • KY0073320901

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2026

NC • NC0108459750

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2026

NE • NE0226006439

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 4, 2025

LA • LA2025143926

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 24, 2025

TN • TN0400294419

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 29, 2025

SC • SC0025529365

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2025

FL • FL2645206005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 28, 2025

SC • SC0025207730

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2024

FL • FL2677981104

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 19, 2024

NC • NC0107932201

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2024

AL • AL0004685379

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 28, 2024

TX • TX6XT9HQE13I

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2024

VA • VA0241805176

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

11

Injury Crashes

183

Total Crashes

287

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

190

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 44
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 39
OOS: 6

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 98
OOS: 41

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 6

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

928
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

258
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

258

133 owned

Trailers

680

680 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

258

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 258
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

77

Out of Service: 13
OOS Rate: 16.88%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 211
Interstate (<100 mi): 47
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Fresh Produce Grain/Feed Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

258

Power Units

258

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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