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SPIRIT EXPRESS TRANSPORT
DBA: Spirit Express
Chattanooga, TN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4358680 · MC 1705255
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1705255 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2.2% OOS · 45 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 2.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1705255
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP856094B
ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EXT30081093401
CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy SEO-156053
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4358680
MC Number
MC-1705255
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
September 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 7, 2025
Authority Granted
March 11, 2025
Annual Mileage
1,467,202 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2024 E Polymer Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Greg Kelley
Officer 2
John Scott Sandlin
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
2.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
45 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 5th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
39
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (45)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR0SN471956 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR0SN471956 | 0 | Clean |
| June 19, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKZD49X1TJ225338 | 2 | Passed |
| June 2, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKZD49X2TJ225333 | 1 | Passed |
| May 24, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | EAGLE INTE · 3HSDZAPR0SN471956 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2026 | GA | Level I — Full | EAGLE INTE · 3HSDZAPR0SN471956 | 3 | Passed |
| May 5, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR4SN472267 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZTZR1JN327839 | 0 | Clean |
| April 26, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4SN471958 | 0 | Clean |
| April 13, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPRXPN260044 | 0 | Clean |
| April 1, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPRXPN260044 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 24, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZTZR1JN327839 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 45 inspection records
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
5 of 39 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 45 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 15, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Texting | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | 10 | Cited |
| July 11, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | 10 | Cited |
| May 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| June 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| March 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| January 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| May 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| February 23, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| August 5, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | 3 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | HM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required. | 3 | Cited |
| June 2, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| June 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| January 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| May 5, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2025 | AL | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA23
TN15
AL5
NC2
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Tank
14
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4SN472267 | 8 | — |
| Heil Co. | — | 5HTAB4428E7H79551 | 8 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0SN471956 | 5 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442287H74737 | 5 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2SN471957 | 4 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4SN471958 | 4 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6SN169362 | 4 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6SN426231 | 4 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXPN260044 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442687H74739 | 4 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXSN168795 | 3 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR1JN327839 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432547H67566 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4420B7H75795 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442167H69073 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442X87H73352 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAB4527X7H63228 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432687H72815 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAB4524X7H62909 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMKA4422T7177813 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1TJ225338 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2TJ225333 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXSJ100112 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN364512 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN260039 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZD49X3RF378011 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432437H66939 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442087H74736 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442987H74735 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | — | 5HTAB442XE7H79552 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAB4520X7H62910 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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