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CAVE COUNTRY EXPRESS INC
Hardyville, KY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 16 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1008329 · MC 9921
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-9921 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
41.2% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 16 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC009921
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 7845417
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1008329
MC Number
MC-9921
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 2002
Authority Granted
April 7, 2017
Annual Mileage
625,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Hardyville, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
41.2% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN14
MS3
GA2
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU617431 | 6 | 4 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25369M657603 | 6 | 3 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8LN085330 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3KJ367573 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8LN085960 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU617254 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXKJ257359 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU572734 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25389M657604 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0KJ252963 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2GJ109004 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XBB705279 | 1 | 1 |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYS2539GU6172540 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | I039481383 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR8LN085330 1UYVS2535GU617431 |
KY 007628A KY 11B0M353 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | I5Z1773421 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | FRESENIUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR8LN085330 1UYVS2535GU617431 |
KY 007628A KY B0M353 |
| March 27, 2026 | I01R640211 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9XXKJ257359 1UYVS2535GU617431 |
KY A68396 KY B0M353 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| December 19, 2025 | 1473000118 | RINGGOLD GA | III | 3 | 2 | CHICKFILA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2GJ109004 1UYVS25369M657603 |
KY A74842 KY H9C939 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | I032440051 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | CAVE COUNTY EXPRESS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X3KJ367573 1UYVS25369M657603 |
KY A93315 KY 11H9C939 |
| December 5, 2025 | I039481066 | MANCHESTER TN | I | — | — | ESKIMO COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY |
1XKYDP9XXKJ257359 1UYS2539GU6172540 |
KY A68396 KY 11B0M355U1 |
| November 12, 2025 | CV41884128 | SMITHS GROVE, KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR8LN085330 1UYVS2535GU572734 |
KY 007628A KY B0M354 |
| September 22, 2025 | I032770021 | PORTLAND TN | III | — | — | SISTER SCHUBERTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR8LN085960 1UYVS25369M657603 |
KY 003120A KY H9C939 |
| August 21, 2025 | I5Z3000096 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR8LN085330 1UYVS2539GU617254 |
KY 007628A KY BOM355 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 18, 2025 | CV41015455 | LONDON, KY | I | 1 | — | AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X3KJ367573 1UYVS25369M657603 |
KY A93315 KY H9C939 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DOLE FRESH FRUIT | 2 | March 13, 2025 |
| FRESENIUS | 1 | April 30, 2026 |
| CHICKFILA | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
| CAVE COUNTY EXPRESS INC. | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| ESKIMO COLD STORAGE | 1 | December 5, 2025 |
| SISTER SCHUBERTS | 1 | September 22, 2025 |
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| MARZETTI HORSE CAVE | 1 | April 8, 2025 |
| GULFPORT DC | 1 | August 26, 2024 |
| DOLE FRESH | 1 | August 8, 2024 |
| CONAGRA BRANDS | 1 | December 8, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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