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DESHAWN & FAMILY EXPRESS LLC
Rutledge, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3824997 · MC 1385430
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1385430 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
38.9% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on March 13, 2023 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1385430
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA956587693
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3824997
MC Number
MC-1385430
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 2022
Authority Granted
March 16, 2022
Annual Mileage
26 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
123 Cherokee House Rd, Rutledge, AL 36071
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Darrell Lowery
Officer 2
Tania Lowery
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance126
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.6pp higher)
38.9% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
18 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2025 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL24
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
15
Tractor
6
Logging
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4HJ108369 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XX6J128516 | 6 | 3 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0GN104361 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3HL969172 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DG571942 | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X4PS594227 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFBCGXGDHH3581 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Pitts Trailers | Logging · 40 ft | 5JYLP4028JPP10565 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK69DAC0686 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0GL918422 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL918560 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL918566 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4HL969178 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4HL969195 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL918439 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL918442 | 1 | 1 |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532D7DL771580 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9GL918421 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GG751703 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FP349610 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FP349701 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFP349716 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Pitts Trailers | Logging · 40 ft | 5JYLP4026JPP10564 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XGM600015 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | KW0497043 | 1 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 1879001501 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 5 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X65N841321 5JYLP4028JFP10565 |
AL NO TAG ME C514354 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 1713006240 | MONTGOMERY AL | III | — | — | ITAC ALABAMA, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADB9XX6J128516 1UYVS2534GG751703 |
AL 24A0AT2 MO 74K2YU |
| May 27, 2026 | 1746000469 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 5 | — | HMMA (HYUNDAI) | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH NAT |
1XKADB9XX6J128516 1JJV532D7DL771580 |
AL 24A0AT2 MO 88L2YR |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 2146000067 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X4HJ108369 5V8VC532XGM600015 |
AL 24A0AT3 TN U831382 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 2120000262 | LUVERNE AL | II | 6 | — | HYUANDAI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKADB9XX6J128516 1JJV532D6GL918439 |
AL 24A0AT2 AL A025457 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS | Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | 1713005923 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 6 | — | ITAC ALABAMA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4HJ108369 1UYVS253XFP349716 |
AL 24A0AT3 MO 2502PH |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 1713005720 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 3 | — | ITAC ALABAMA, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFBCGXGDHH3581 1UYVS2534DG571942 |
AL 24A0AW1 AL A142013 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 1713005681 | RAMER AL | II | 12 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKADB9X4PS594227 1JJV532D4HL969195 |
AL 24A0AUY AL A138493 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | 1930001660 | SELMA AL | II | 7 | 1 | MILLIE CREEK LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PITTS TRAILERS |
1XKADB9XX6J128516 5JYLP4026JPP10564 |
AL 24A0AT2 ME C514353 |
| 393.116B-CL | OOSLogs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 1713005477 | RAMER AL | II | 15 | 2 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKADB9X4PS594227 KW0497043 |
AL 24A0AUY AL 10TR335A |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.116B-CL | OOSLogs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ITAC ALABAMA, LLC | 5 | August 4, 2026 |
| HYUNDAI OF MONTGOMERY | 2 | April 25, 2025 |
| SMART ALABAMA LLC | 2 | April 5, 2024 |
| HMMA (HYUNDAI) | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| HYUANDAI | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| MILLIE CREEK LLC | 1 | January 28, 2026 |
| ITAC | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
| HMMA, LLC | 1 | September 17, 2024 |
| SHORELINELINE | 1 | September 3, 2024 |
| HYUNDAI | 1 | June 15, 2024 |
| HYUNDIA | 1 | January 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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