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TRIPLE C EXPRESS INC
Merigold, MS
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 312403 · MC 207275
Satisfactory
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-207275 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Blue Hill Specialty Insurance Company Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
36.8% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 9, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC207275
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA869956735
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
312403
MC Number
MC-207275
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 5, 1988
Authority Reinstated
April 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
397,900 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
142 Pemble Rd, Merigold, MS 38759
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Richard
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate38.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (17.8pp higher)
36.8% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
8 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | — | 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
MS5
AL4
AR3
TN3
KY2
IL1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Dry Van
5
Grain / Hopper
5
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXFJ408592 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020SB186723 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XFB145781 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XHB155844 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220DB137161 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB8X97J093356 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5JD492247 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH5CN538014 | 2 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAMCG3DPFD3384 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53247B991112 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG7CLBR7761 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LK162302 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8JL049804 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L911453 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1TDH42220DB127161 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH422248B113502 | 1 | 1 |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1TTV532085L044804 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X5CD145240 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56ESFY2523 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C04T025153 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1JN446143 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EH7FN924210 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8DN144800 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | I038D20428 | MEMPHIS TN | II | — | — | KRUGER PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST WABASH VANS |
5KKXAMCG3DPFD3384 1JJV532D8JL049804 |
IL P1068310 IL 1051461 |
| June 5, 2026 | 2113002618 | ANNISTON AL | III | 2 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKYD49XXFJ408592 1TDH43020SB186723 |
MS A549291 MS 163200A |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 1526001952 | HEFLIN AL | I | 21 | 4 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPHD49X5CD145240 1TDH422248B113502 |
MS A549288 MS 093988A |
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 26, 2026 | V262333237 | 223 US80, TX | II | — | — | BLUE TRITON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR WANC |
5KKXAMCG3DPFD3384 1TTV532085L044804 |
IL P1068310 IL 1051461 |
| April 22, 2026 | 8310000490 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 5 | 1 | CHS JONESBORO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR1JN446143 3H3V532C04T025153 |
MS A560687 MS 054226A |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | CV44396479 | EDDYVILLE, KY | III | 3 | 1 | PRODUCERS RICE MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRLR |
1FUJGLBG7CLBR7761 1TDH42220DB127161 |
MS A554586 MS G223130 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| December 28, 2025 | 2013012168 | BOLIVAR COUNTY, MS | II | — | — | MCGEHEE PRODUCERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X5JD492247 1DW1A53247B991112 |
MS A554197 ME 1219963 |
| August 29, 2025 | 1008011871 | MOUND BAYOU, MS | III | 1 | 1 | AG TANK SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4N99EH7FN924210 1GR1A0620LK162302 |
MS A549295 MS 84395T |
| 395.8A-HOSPVI | OOSHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | 1008011857 | SHAW, MS | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9TH5CN538014 1TDH4302XFB145781 |
MS A549286 MS 093217A |
| July 12, 2025 | 8180000272 | LAKE VILLAGE AR | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKADB8X97J093356 1TDH42220DB137161 |
MS A549290 MS 080102A |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PRODUCERS RICE MILL | 2 | February 3, 2026 |
| ARDENT MILLS | 2 | June 24, 2025 |
| KRUGER PRODUCTS | 1 | August 7, 2026 |
| BLUE TRITON | 1 | April 26, 2026 |
| CHS JONESBORO | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| MCGEHEE PRODUCERS | 1 | December 28, 2025 |
| AG TANK SOLUTIONS | 1 | August 29, 2025 |
| GRAIN CRAFT | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| GREEN PLAINS TRADE GROUP LLC | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
| ADM | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
| BUSCH AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, INC. | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 1, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 29, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 20, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 8, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 8, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 6, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 29, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 23, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 11, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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