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A F A EXPRESS LLC
Columbus, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3389564 · MC 1089148
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1089148 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Preferred Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1089148
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA986915140
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3389564
MC Number
MC-1089148
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 31, 2020
Authority Reinstated
September 20, 2022
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Columbus, OH
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
IA1
IL1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9JH03N331310 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9JH61N253175 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXKL154006 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4MT199288 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2RS255376 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | V262230243 | 7489 US67, TX | II | 1 | — | DAYTON DIST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9JH61N253175 1JJV532DXKL154006 |
OH PWZ3649 ME 429491Z |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | 4243850122 | 242 - INTERSTATE 55, IL | III | — | — | LEGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9JH61N253175 3H3V532K2RS255376 |
OH PWZ3649 CA 4VV9246 |
| December 10, 2024 | 712D9DHC4N | SH-0161 IN DALLAS CO. (258-260, TX | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9JH03N331310 |
OH PWZ3649 |
| 393.50D | No/Defective air reservoir drain valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 7, 2024 | 000P1155LQ | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | II | 3 | — | NEXEN TIRE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9JH03N331310 3H3V532C4MT199288 |
OH PWZ3649 IN P846440 |
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 14, 2024 | W129005297 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 1 | — | BARILLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9JH03N331310 1JJV532D5FL879079 |
OH PWZ3649 WI 754718 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAYTON DIST | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| LEGO | 1 | February 21, 2025 |
| NEXEN TIRE | 1 | May 7, 2024 |
| BARILLA | 1 | April 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 18, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 14, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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