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WENDY EXPRESS LLC
Tampa, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3514729 · MC 1168241
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1168241 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1168241
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920000054-00
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BIPD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC92000005401
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3514729
MC Number
MC-1168241
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 2, 2020
Authority Granted
December 10, 2020
Annual Mileage
59,075 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Tampa, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 87th 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
10
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 0 | Clean |
| February 20, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| October 2, 2025 | OK | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 8 | 2 OOS |
| September 17, 2025 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| August 15, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| May 6, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 1 | Passed |
| October 28, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2024 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 0 | Clean |
| March 20, 2024 | PA | Level I — Full | — | 12 | 2 OOS |
| February 29, 2024 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 17, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | 8 | Out of service |
| February 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | 7 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 7 | Out of service |
| October 2, 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 |
| February 20, 2026 | 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 |
| February 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | 4 | Cited |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | 4 | Cited |
| February 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 4 | Cited |
| February 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| February 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 17 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL2
NC2
GA1
KY1
MA1
OK1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7HJ144184 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GM513485 | 7 | 4 |
| 2003 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820732010757 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 2, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 10, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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