FMCSA Carrier Profile
FRANK WAY EXPRESS LLC
Spring, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 4307641 · MC 1678561
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1678561 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
78.9% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
78.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Inactive Carrier Status
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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
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 111.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1678561
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
GEICO County Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300088939
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4307641
MC Number
MC-1678561
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 9, 2024
Authority Granted
October 31, 2024
Annual Mileage
98,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
25619 Forest Springs Lake, Spring, TX 77373
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Frank Phelps Iii
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
78.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
70.6%
Driver OOS Rate
71.4%
Ranks in the 99th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
29
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance58
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate142.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (137.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate111.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (91.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2026 | GA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRGLXRG345009 | 9 | 1 OOS |
| June 24, 2026 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | GMC · 1GT49SEY3RF449751 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| June 11, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | DODGE · 3C63RRGL8RG350399 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 31, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | GENERAL MT · 1GT49SEY3RF449751 | 4 | Passed |
| May 31, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C63RRGL8RG350399 | 5 | Passed |
| April 30, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRGL8RG350399 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| April 10, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRGLXRG345009 | 6 | 3 OOS |
| March 31, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRGL8RG350399 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| March 31, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRHL3PG541868 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 25, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEV · 1GC4YUEY6PF148998 | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C63RRGLXRG345009 | 6 | 4 OOS |
| July 29, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEV · 2GC4AMEY1S1141350 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX13
AL2
GA1
PA1
SC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
9
Flatbed
4
Equipment Trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4927R1411402 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8RG350399 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3FG534886 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGLXRG345009 | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 3 | 3D73Y4CL2BG535368 | 3 | 3 |
| Nors | — | 50HFL4429J1023582 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 Delco Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5WWGF4029S6038969 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 16VGX4022K6048834 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49SEY3RF449751 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 East Texas Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 58SGF4021SE043564 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YUEY6PF148998 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4AMEY1S1141350 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1LG153887 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL3PG541868 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Pj | Equipment Trailer · 40 ft | 4P5H74020M1357241 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4Z1GF4021PS010747 | 1 | 1 |
| Lgnd | — | 59VBG3225ME001163 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 31, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · GEICO County Mutual Insurance Company |
| June 9, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 9, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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