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M & S LOADS LLC
DBA: Ms Express
Hastings, NE
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3062879 · MC 56299
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-56299 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 10 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on February 20, 2018 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC056299
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPNE0560126846
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3062879
MC Number
MC-56299
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 26, 2017
Authority Granted
November 20, 2017
Annual Mileage
985,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
600 E 39th Street, Hastings, NE 68901
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joel Schwartz
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 23, 2026 | IN | — | — | 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
NE5
OH4
SD3
CA2
GA2
IL2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
15
Tractor
14
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSNS6876 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626PW437962 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J2198403 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539H2080818 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSVP6114 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624PW437958 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1JSJL9643 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNN8723 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2SSWE7515 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSNP5189 | 2 | — |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV9FLFM6624 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR6LLLP4631 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621PW439828 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626PW437959 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XPW439827 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622FW701712 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1BL398609 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2CL509315 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J6127266 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536CU256401 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FM990007 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J2238207 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2238208 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1TSWJ1529 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSMV7966 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSNN9401 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8TSWJ1530 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLT8817 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7LN887889 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | ND64010511 | CA, CA | II | — | — | NEBRASKA COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5PSNS6876 1UYVS2533J2198403 |
IN 3770643 ME 5442237 |
| May 20, 2026 | HP19600135 | VERMILLION SD | III | — | — | ROYAL PROVISIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1TSWJ1529 1UYVS2536CU256401 |
IN 3844124 ME 5668107 |
| May 18, 2026 | 1375002449 | ASHBURN GA | III | 1 | — | H & L DISTRIBUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8TSWJ1530 1UYVS2537J2238207 |
IN 3844125 ME 5442235 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 7068Q3DFPR | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | M&S LOADS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2SSWE7515 1UYVS2533J2198403 |
NE 427322 ME 5442237 |
| January 9, 2026 | 0398001930 | NEWARK DE | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5PSNS6876 1GR1A0624PW437958 |
IN 3770643 ME 5105484 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 13, 2025 | 4165680373 | ROUTE 2, IL | III | — | — | TYSON FREST MEATS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2SSWE7515 1GR1A0626PW437959 |
NE 427322 ME 5105485 |
| November 24, 2025 | 1645003594 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5PSNS6876 1GR1A0626PW437962 |
IN 3770643 ME 5105486 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | E965528980 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI, PA | III | 1 | — | PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1NSNN8723 1GR1A0621PW439828 |
NE 407124 ME 5160100 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | 1515000477 | SWANTON OH | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6NSNN9401 1UYVS2533J2198403 |
IN 3574079 ME 5442237 |
| August 14, 2025 | 3200000204 | CAMBRIDGE OH | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR4NSMV7966 1UYVS2539J2238208 |
IN 3116736 ME 5442238 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEBRASKA COLD STORAGE | 4 | July 12, 2026 |
| WEST SIDE FOODS INC | 2 | August 5, 2025 |
| ROYAL PROVISIONS | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| H & L DISTRIBUTIONS | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| TYSON FREST MEATS, INC | 1 | December 13, 2025 |
| PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PROTEIN | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE CO | 1 | January 26, 2025 |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS | 1 | January 12, 2025 |
| CARGILL INCORPORATED | 1 | October 30, 2024 |
| AMERICAN COLD STORAGE | 1 | April 1, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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