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AUTO EXPRESS TRANSPORT INC
Seaford, DE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 679284 · MC 316040
Conditional
Active 28 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-316040 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
11.5% OOS · 43 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 17.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC316040
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT744892002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
679284
MC Number
MC-316040
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 5, 1997
Authority Granted
February 26, 1998
Annual Mileage
563,166 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
26719 Masters Way, Seaford, DE 19973
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Allen Loudon
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate17.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.5% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th 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
4 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2025 | DE | — | 2 | 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
MD22
DE6
PA2
SC2
FL1
NC1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
7
Truck
6
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXCY4HDJF2713 | 9 | 2 |
| 2011 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF7FG6BV437508 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKMHZ7X27M210709 | 4 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHAHAV31PH24970 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 International MH025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMNAAM87H415771 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X27D674877 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1649LG391601 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ14488G182201 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECK67PY27429 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPWD49X1FD237922 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1440LG318801 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1443JG103801 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1640NG728501 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1441JG104901 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1449FG563701 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECK37PX67111 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 3258C00744 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXCY4HDJF2713 |
DE CL122623 |
| September 16, 2026 | 3258C00731 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFEXMHML4090 |
DE CL125073 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 3245C00874 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 3 | 2 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXCY4HDJF2713 |
DE CL122623 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 1267000830 | TOWNSEND DE | III | — | — | AUTO EXPRESS TRANSPORT, INC. | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXCY4HDJF2713 |
DE CL122623 |
| April 27, 2026 | 3064C01042 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | BELCAMP AUTO AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAECK67PY27429 5E0AA1649LG391601 |
DE CL111625 ME 5250485 |
| April 23, 2026 | 0408000753 | ST GEORGE SC | III | 7 | — | AUTO EXPRESS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAECK37PX67111 5E0AJ1441JG104901 |
DE CL112430 ME 5577508 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 1115002211 | TOWNSEND DE | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRXF7FG6BV437508 |
DE CL119361 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 1266000245 | FREDERICA DE | II | 1 | — | I.G. BURTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
1FVHAHAV31PH24970 5E0AA1640NG728501 |
DE CL105930 ME 5541622 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | 3258C00508 | ANNAPOLIS MD | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRXF7FG6BV437508 |
DE CL119361 |
| December 15, 2025 | 2355C00698 | DENTON MD | II | 1 | — | MAHEIM AUTO AUCTION | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXCY4HDJF2713 |
DE CL122623 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BELCAMP AUTO AUCTION | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
| I.G. BURTON | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| MAHEIM AUTO AUCTION | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| VEHICLE TRANSPORT | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
| BURTON AUTO GROUP | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| CARSTORE | 1 | October 9, 2024 |
| CAC | 1 | April 9, 2024 |
| BEL AIR AUTO AUCTION | 1 | March 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2004 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| November 3, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 19, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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