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NORTH EXPRESS INC
Winamac, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 70850 · MC 119656
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1977
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-119656 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
General Star Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
19.0% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC119656
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
5 yrs, 8 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 18, 2021; first granted September 8, 1977 (49 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC119656
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy IXG671298E
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP67606A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
70850
MC Number
MC-119656
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
September 8, 1977
Authority Reinstated
February 18, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,155,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
13 E Indiana Hills Rd, Winamac, IN 46996
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Thomas A Halleck Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
19.0% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 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
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | VA | 1 | 1 | 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
IN5
OH5
IL3
TN3
WV3
VA2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
10
Tractor
9
Flatbed
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C27MH355474 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X1PD874340 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C28FH355809 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C2XNH355552 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D390169 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7MD730723 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9ND788172 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C25MH355473 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9E26NH355562 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X67N673747 | 2 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X31N542985 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXPD890552 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C23NH355554 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C25MH355490 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C28FH355812 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9E2XNH355564 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LB9X0YD509740 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74223H0017005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3FD265652 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5PD890555 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4822NA062700 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA532XNA061890 | 1 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 4292831245 | I-57, IL | I | 9 | 1 | SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STE |
1XPXD49X7MD730723 1S9T74223H0017005 |
IN 3091382 IL 935361ST |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 172.516C2 | Placard not clear of appurtenance | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 25, 2026 | PSC0371993 | MOUNT HOPE WV | III | 1 | — | HOPEWELL CHEMICAL PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXDP9X1PD874340 1M9AT9C27MH355474 |
KY A92254 ME 268435A |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | 2408C00559 | STEVENSVILLE MD | II | — | — | HW5 ADVANSIX HOPEWELL CHEM. PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXD49X3FD265652 1M9AT9C28FH355809 |
KY A75337 ME 5082602 |
| March 24, 2026 | 4180750154 | REFUGE RD, IL | III | — | — | GROW MARK LLC | Truck Tractor |
PTRB |
— |
IN 3089963 |
| March 19, 2026 | 7156002295 | PETERSBURG VA | II | — | — | ADVANSIX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXD49X7MD730723 1M9AT9C25MH355473 |
IN 3091382 ME 251530A |
| March 10, 2026 | 8873000820 | SPICELAND IN | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXD49X7MD730723 1M9AT9C25MH355473 |
IN 3091382 ME 251530A |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 4179570239 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | KOCH FERTILIZER LLC | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X67N673747 |
IN 2952200 |
| November 5, 2025 | 3254000088 | WILMINGTON OH | I | 1 | — | SYDEL AG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXDP9X1PD874340 1M9AT9C27MH355474 |
KY A92254 ME 268435A |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GH | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | 3266000788 | EATON OH | I | — | — | CF INDUSTRIES SALES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1NPXGGGG40D390169 1M9AT9C2XNH355552 |
IN 2609050 ME 5044133 |
| October 29, 2025 | CV44585980 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | — | — | ADVANSIX HOPEWEE CHEMICAL PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXD49XXPD890552 1M9AT9E26NH355562 |
IN 3474619 IN SP760LBD |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANSIX | 7 | March 19, 2026 |
| HOPEWELL CHEMICAL PLANT | 4 | April 25, 2026 |
| US NITROGEN | 4 | December 17, 2024 |
| SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION LLC | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| HW5 ADVANSIX HOPEWELL CHEM. PLANT | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| GROW MARK LLC | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| KOCH FERTILIZER LLC | 1 | November 17, 2025 |
| SYDEL AG | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
| CF INDUSTRIES SALES LLC | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| ADVANSIX HOPEWEE CHEMICAL PLANT | 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| CF INDUSTRIES EAST POINT | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| GERDAU | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 4, 2020 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Common Carrier |
| March 31, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 29, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 30, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 8, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 18, 2003 | BROKER | On Record |
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