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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 21 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-119656 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
General Star Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
15.0% OOS · 35 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
21 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 35 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
August 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 12, 2004
Annual Mileage
800,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
13 E Indiana Hills Rd, Winamac, IN 46996
Phone
Email
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
35
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.7pp higher)
15.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
38th 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
3 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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
TN3
WV3
IL2
VA2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
9
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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X31N542985 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7MD730723 | 2 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 22, 2025 | PSC0560657 | SHADY SPRING WV | II | 3 | — | ADVANSIX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPXD49XXPD890552 1M9AT9E26NH355562 |
IN 3474619 IN PD54790 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
| US NITROGEN | 7 | December 17, 2024 |
| HOPEWELL CHEMICAL PLANT | 4 | April 25, 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 |
| ADVANSIX HOPEWELL CHEMICAL PLANT | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2004 | GRANTED | 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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