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PALLET EXPRESS INC
Liberty, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 520531 · MC 353911
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-353911 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Fcci Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3.8% OOS · 127 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 7, 2014; first granted March 29, 1999 (27 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 1.6% — below the 5.5% national average
- 127 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC353911
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 0029893
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
520531
MC Number
MC-353911
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 23, 1993
Authority First Granted
March 29, 1999
Authority Reinstated
March 7, 2014
Annual Mileage
368,662 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6306 Old 421 Road, Liberty, NC 27298
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lynn R Bell
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
127
Driver Inspections
93
Vehicle Inspections
36
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate1.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
3.8% of 79 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
9th 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
2 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 79 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 79 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 79 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | NC | — | — | 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
NC110
Fleet & Equipment (109)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~79
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
60
Tractor
28
Grain / Hopper
6
Semi-trailer
6
Car Hauler
2
Flatbed
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV2RLVH7830 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7RSUJ0517 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV6RLVH7829 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2PDUE0196 | 6 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6TSWS7323 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV7LLKY5733 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2LSMA0514 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7PDUE1277 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8SSVV8259 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9LSMA0509 | 5 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV4RLVH7831 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV6RLVH7832 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y2RL222490 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04228HPD60716 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0PDUE1279 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3RSUJ0515 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXNSMZ4908 | 4 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W34L892041 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4MDMU3312 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6PDUE6552 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXSSWH3862 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV1SLVG9241 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV4LLLL5570 | 2 | — |
| 1990 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626LB105571 | 2 | — |
| 1990 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628LS010106 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9625HB161903 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM96298H709032 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W14L891969 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5YL672874 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W81L669022 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W8XL634845 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y0PL199675 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04523FPF59181 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE0452XPPD64535 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Car Hauler | 1PT02DAH5K9007403 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2488SA489102 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1SSWH3863 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4SSVV8260 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6SSVV8258 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8NSMZ4907 | 2 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11522TA246847 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11526TA246849 | 1 | — |
| Dors | — | 1DTV11529MA200093 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623LB060802 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627PB152906 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9623HS083573 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9626HS083518 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9629HS083576 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H2V0482XGA003504 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | 1H2V0482XKH054694 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H2V05325NE026904 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W0XL644320 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W0YL634923 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L907123 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3XL537651 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3YL634897 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3YL672775 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3YL672825 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3YL673134 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W43L821493 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W48L096680 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W4YL672882 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W4YL694350 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5XL610597 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5YL583936 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W61L725006 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W72L783465 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W73L823349 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W7XL610567 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W7XL610634 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W7XL634836 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W8XL537693 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W8XL610545 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W8YL610885 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W92L800556 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W9XL538447 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W9YL634855 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W9YL634919 | 1 | 1 |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532WXX1L66954 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WXXL484494 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y1SL254840 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y1WL427620 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y2KL129832 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y2PL182845 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y4VL396703 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y5KL129694 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y7KL129745 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y7RL212361 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y7RL212411 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y9KL129715 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532YXHL103505 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532YXRL222432 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5325SM215852 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5326PM179600 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX3PD835849 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX7LD664095 | 1 | — |
| Peer | — | 1PLE04225PPC66454 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04521PPD64536 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04525FPF59182 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE04529TPH66220 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Pines PINES TRAILER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNR532N1PKB46466 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH3Y9015512 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Car Hauler | 1PT02DAH8H9002933 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9534SE369154 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537YP351605 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5FJ445650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0LSMA0513 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8TSWS7324 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9LSMA0512 | 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 (127)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | 0006917271 | YADKINVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV4SSVV8260 1JJV532Y2RL222490 |
IN 3769933 NC AB73110 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0006910915 | ROANOKE RAPIDS NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
1FUJHLDV6RLVH7829 1JJV532WXX1L66954 |
NC 3695616 NC AC37774 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0006910802 | ROANOKE RAPIDS NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV4MDMU3312 1JJV532W34L892041 |
IN 3114099 NC AJ40759 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 0006906594 | ROANOKE RAPIDS NC | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJHLDV6RLVH7829 1JJV532W9YL634855 |
IN 3695616 NC CJ30813 |
| 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-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 9, 2026 | 0006903331 | MOCKSVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHLDV6RLVH7829 1GRAA0623LB060802 |
IN 3695616 NC AB73015 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0006901133 | YADKINVILLE NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV2PDUE0196 1JJV532W5YL583936 |
IN 3439644 NC AJ94346 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 0006899460 | LEXINGTON NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER PEERLESS |
3AKJHLDVXSSWH3862 1PLE04529TPH66220 |
NC VV8709 NC DD96268 |
| July 27, 2026 | 0006899269 | SUMMERFIELD NC | III | — | — | ENDURA PRODUCTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV8SSVV8259 1JJV532Y2KL129832 |
IN 3769932 NC AB29069 |
| July 24, 2026 | 0006898484 | ROCKY MOUNT NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV7PDUE1277 1JJV532W3YL672825 |
IN 3440193 NC AD63667 |
| July 21, 2026 | 0006897435 | STATESVILLE NC | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV6TSWS7323 1JJV532YXHL103505 |
IN 3813198 NC BN97695 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 2 | May 28, 2026 |
| THE RECYCLING GROUP | 2 | July 1, 2025 |
| PALLETT EXPRESS | 2 | January 18, 2024 |
| ENDURA PRODUCTS INC | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| RSO LINCOLNTON | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| OLYMPIC FOREST PRODUCTS C | 1 | May 17, 2024 |
| LOWES RDC 1420 | 1 | January 21, 2024 |
| LOWE'S DC | 1 | November 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 24, 2014 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 21, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 9, 2012 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 8, 2008 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 26, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 29, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 21, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 5, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 23, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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