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A & B EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
Beaufort, SC
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% 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 3933226 · MC 1458432
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1458432 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
36.4% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% 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 1 yr, 4 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on October 29, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1458432
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 6695897-00
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy PCA-0000368-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3933226
MC Number
MC-1458432
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 10, 2022
Authority Reinstated
April 30, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
11 Robert Smalls Pkwy Ste 1, Beaufort, SC 29906
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eric Brown
Officer 2
Omar Gary
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 11, 2026 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD9
CT1
SC1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV5JSJT6385 | 7 | 3 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06277D426156 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W97L081011 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJGLDV5JSTJT638 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV9JSJZ7013 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53206B908712 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06244G330463 | 1 | 1 |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA06777D426156 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3AKJGLDV0JSTJT635 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CX5T187082 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4SS075368 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2026 | 7253001772 | WILLIAMSBURG VA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLIN |
3AKJGLDV0JSTJT635 |
PA 953446 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 2329C00519 | PORT DEPOSIT MD | II | 3 | 2 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV5JSJT6385 1GRAA06244G330463 |
PA 917662 KY F6M822 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | 1229002215 | UNION SCALE, CT | II | 1 | — | COSTCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GDAN |
3AKJGLDV5JSTJT638 1GRAA06777D426156 |
PA D1551 ME 5338518 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 1, 2026 | 3288C00110 | PERRYVILLE MD | III | 5 | 3 | ADVANCE SHIP NOTICE PICK AND PACK TARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV9JSJZ7013 1DW1A53206B908712 |
PA 942337 ME 5489682 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 391.11B4 | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | 3255C00374 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 2 | — | US | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV5JSTJT638 1GRAA06277D426156 |
PA 942718 ME 5338518 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 3261C00337 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 7 | 3 | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV9JSJZ7013 3H3V532CX5T187082 |
PA 942337 KY F8H406 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 177.817A-HMSP | OOSHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 3288C00089 | PERRYVILLE MD | III | 2 | 1 | BISSELL HOMECARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV5JSJT6385 1GRAA06277D426156 |
PA 946227 ME 5338518 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | 3079C00189 | PERRYVILLE MD | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV5JSJT6385 1GRAA06277D426156 |
PA 932110 ME 5338518 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 0261C00152 | WARWICK MD | II | 3 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDV5JSJT6385 1GRAA06277D426156 |
PA XXXXXXXX ME 5338518 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | 3254005510 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY, MD | II | 2 | — | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLDV5JSJT6385 1JJV532W97L081011 |
PA NONE ME 5386514 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| COSTCO | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| ADVANCE SHIP NOTICE PICK AND PACK TARE | 1 | February 1, 2026 |
| US | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
| BISSELL HOMECARE | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
| KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA INC | 1 | October 14, 2024 |
| AMAZON | 1 | September 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 10, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2022 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 4, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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