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MOW EXPRESS LLC
Birmingham, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3080809 · MC 66599
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-66599 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC066599
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SWR-AL-0003202-25
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3080809
MC Number
MC-66599
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 19, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 27, 2017
Authority Granted
January 31, 2018
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
420 North 20th St Ste 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jasmime Alford
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance49
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9X27J170606 | 3 | Passed |
| May 14, 2026 | MS | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4KSKD2292 | 7 | Passed |
| March 11, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR4KSKD2292 | 6 | Passed |
| August 8, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD66ESFM1849 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| August 5, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD66ESFM1849 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| July 25, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HSDJSNR0HN260927 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| February 3, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD66ESFM1849 | 5 | Passed |
| September 11, 2024 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDJSNR0HN260927 | 0 | Clean |
| July 24, 2024 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYDZYB7XLB00036 | 2 | Passed |
| June 12, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KJJAEBG5CPBU4038 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| May 10, 2024 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 5KJJAEBG5CPBU4038 | 1 | Passed |
| April 5, 2024 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 5 | 3 OOS |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| August 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | 6 | Out of service |
| July 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | 6 | Out of service |
| August 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Failure to Prevent Movement | Cargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | 3 | Out of service |
| July 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 2 | Out of service |
| July 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| March 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 8 | Cited |
| August 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| May 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| May 14, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 7 | Cited |
| July 25, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 7 | Cited |
| May 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| August 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 41 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL8
TN2
LA1
MS1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9622AH712344 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD66ESFM1849 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C1F3895983 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKD2292 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR0HN260927 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEBG5CPBU4038 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYB7XLB00036 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820191085680 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48201R1040576 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48201X1061618 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trao | — | 1TTF4822932C04657 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2489DA619715 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X27J170606 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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