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TAKER EXPRESS LLC
Pontotoc, MS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3535826 · MC 1178769
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1178769 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1178769
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Lancer Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CM0078912
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3535826
MC Number
MC-1178769
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 14, 2020
Authority Granted
January 13, 2021
Annual Mileage
176,425 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
83 Autry Lane, Pontotoc, MS 38863
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Washington
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL5
MS3
TN2
FL1
GA1
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2LT309012 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 International COF-9670 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSRDALR1SH695516 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25337M952607 | 3 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | 1328000560 | BRINSON GA | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
MS A537279 MS 154229A |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | 2018011287 | PONTOTOC COUNTY, MS | III | 1 | — | TAKER EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
MS A537279 MS 154229A |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 11, 2025 | 2210000979 | PALM COAST FL | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1HSRDALR1SH695516 1UYVS25337M952607 |
MS A537278 MS 161853A |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | I030F11101 | GILES COUNTY SCALES, TN | II | 1 | 1 | 231228 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1HSRDALR1SH695516 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
UK A537278 UK 154229A |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| December 28, 2024 | I034BB0042 | COVINGTON TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
MS A537279 MS 154229A |
| December 12, 2024 | 1029014502 | LEE COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | USCS COVINGTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1HSRDALR1SH695516 1UYVS25337M952607 |
MS A499152 MS 161853A |
| December 2, 2024 | BWJW008442 | ROADSIDE, AL | III | 3 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
MS A537279 MS 154229A |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 13, 2024 | 1928002505 | ROADSIDE, AL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
MS A484805 MS 154229A |
| May 7, 2024 | ISCV001481 | 4 LANE US-231 ROADSIDE, AL | II | 1 | — | TAKER EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1HSRDALR1SH695516 1UYVS25337M952607 |
MS A499152 MS 161853A |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 23, 2024 | ISCV001427 | REST AREA, AL | III | — | — | TAKER EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPDSZB5YMB58448 3H3V532C2LT309012 |
MS A484805 MS 154229A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USCS COVINGTON | 1 | December 12, 2024 |
| BRUCES SWEET POTATOES | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
| ALPINE AN ITW CO | 1 | March 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 13, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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