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HARVEST EXPRESS INC
Bardstown, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 464543 · MC 322659
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-322659 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
23.8% OOS · 59 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 16 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on December 29, 2009; first granted September 18, 1997 (29 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.6% — below the 5.5% national average
- 59 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC322659
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-Z88648
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
464543
MC Number
MC-322659
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 27, 1991
Authority First Granted
September 18, 1997
Authority Reinstated
December 29, 2009
Annual Mileage
1,540,811 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1192 Stoner Road, Bardstown, KY 40004
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Parker Craig Beam
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
59
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate34.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (13.9pp higher)
23.8% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
15 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 45 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| March 25, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
KY40
IN6
MO4
TN2
IL1
OH1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (61)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
29
Tractor
16
Grain / Hopper
10
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7MN659795 | 8 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN865903 | 6 | 3 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZRXSN395519 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1MJ454566 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1LN423352 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40027SB185535 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LT376186 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR2GN232049 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3PN119025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3RN395510 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8NN393665 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR1SN182170 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR5RN769711 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR7SN060865 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL879252 | 2 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34328D1042112 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40026SB187115 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40027RB183617 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXNN393666 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326KM906496 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532XGM610985 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323GM602379 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL876665 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2AL363965 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2ML236332 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL937370 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL890995 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4ML236333 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9HL998241 | 1 | 1 |
| Bens | Semi-trailer | 1NUFT28Z8YMNA0719 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34227C1039877 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40021TB190859 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40029RB183618 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH422206B110447 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH422264B104830 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH422267B112639 | 1 | — |
| Timp | Semi-trailer | 1TDH42228AR125609 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222X8B115528 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4JR227003 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR189046 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5HT173014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LT061010 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8LT376181 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9KR189043 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9LN423602 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN400071 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7RN668867 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR3SN182171 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 4WW4432A1F7709032 | 1 | 1 |
| Util | — | 5MC435328BL012522 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320KM900497 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321GM610955 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324GM610951 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324LM002132 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53255M500956 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5325KM906506 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326MM100421 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327KM900478 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327KM908581 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323FM507531 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324LT010862 | 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 (59)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | S227001007 | LONDON KY | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR7MN659795 3H3V532C9KR189043 |
KY A78037 TN 134865T |
| August 24, 2026 | L723000539 | LEXINGTON KY | III | 1 | — | HEAVIN HILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR9LN423602 1JJV532D1GL876665 |
KY A78035 ME 25TLR49775 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | S149000385 | GEORGETOWN, KY | III | 2 | — | HARVEST EXPRESS INC | Truck Tractor Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZTZR8NN393665 1JJV532D4FL879252 |
KY A83881 ME 2549770 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | CV43744316 | LONDON, KY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSPAAPR5RN769711 5V8VC5324LT010862 |
KY A97210 KY F8G838 |
| June 19, 2026 | 9072001841 | GREENWOOD IN | III | 1 | — | HARVEST EXPRESS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL POLAR MFG. |
3HSPAAPR3SN182171 1PMS34328D1042112 |
KY 005011A KY 54010T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | CV44960788 | GEORGETOWN, KY | I | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR7MN659795 1JJV532D9HL998241 |
KY A78037 KY 84632T |
| 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-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | CV44960694 | GEORGETOWN, KY | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X1MJ454566 5V8VC5323FM507531 |
KY 007350A ME 2453772 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | CV42982028 | SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | II | 1 | — | CETRAL INDIANA ETHANOL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL POLA |
3HSDZAPR8LN865903 1PMS34328D1042112 |
KY A74983 KY 54010T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | CV41016284 | LONDON, KY | I | 1 | 1 | HEAVEN HILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8LN865903 3H3V532C6LT061010 |
KY A74983 OK BZ7859 |
| 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 24, 2026 | CV43404820 | WADDY, KY | II | 1 | — | LGB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TIMPTE, INC |
3HSPAAPR7SN060865 1TDH422264B104830 |
KY 006865A KY 22274T |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HEAVEN HILL | 5 | April 27, 2026 |
| MCGINNIS WOOD PRODUCTS | 3 | April 14, 2026 |
| CGB | 3 | April 3, 2026 |
| JACKSON PURCHASE DISTILLERY | 3 | December 23, 2024 |
| LGB | 2 | April 24, 2026 |
| BARDSTOWN BOURBON | 2 | November 20, 2025 |
| MALTEUROP | 2 | September 9, 2025 |
| CONSOLIDATED GRAIN | 2 | August 13, 2025 |
| HEAVIN HILL | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| CETRAL INDIANA ETHANOL | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| WVGBC | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN | 1 | December 8, 2025 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 29, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 21, 2009 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 2, 2002 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 20, 2002 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 18, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 18, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 28, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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