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FERNELLE'S EXPRESS INC
Kansas City, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 785334 · MC 350900
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-350900 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
42.1% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 87.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC350900
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0005635
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
785334
MC Number
MC-350900
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 10, 1998
Authority Granted
December 31, 1998
Annual Mileage
1,499,395 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3201 Mccormick Rd, Kansas City, KS 66115
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cindy Enfield Stillians
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 86th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
16
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate87.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (66.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X96N895262 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| June 10, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGBDV5BLY71729 | 6 | 4 OOS |
| March 31, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV6KDKH4451 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 24, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV6KDKH4451 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 11, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGLDR1ALAN5885 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| March 8, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR1ALAN5885 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEBG4GSHS6573 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X96N895262 | 0 | Clean |
| January 15, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDRXHLHK0177 | 0 | Clean |
| October 27, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGBDV5BLY71729 | 8 | 1 OOS |
| October 22, 2025 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDR3GSGX0785 | 0 | Clean |
| September 4, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD51GSHN5299 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | MO | — | 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
MO16
KS5
IA1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Container Chassis
4
Flatbed
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV5BLY71729 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1ALAN5885 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD51GSHN5299 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X96N895262 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR3GSGX0785 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV6KDKH4451 | 2 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | — | 1BK10GF28BL199523 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW1C5326YE424006 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW1C5328FE543754 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1C5328YE424119 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimc Vehic | — | 1DW4C5320PPB27879 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5321RPB60473 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5325RPB60444 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5329NEA89786 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW4C532XNEA76769 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGLD57ELFK4118 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8HLJC3708 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDVXCSBU7739 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDRXHLHK0177 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | — | 1LDD23204JB815009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC405SB701957 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG4GSHS6573 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV6KSKP3803 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57ESFP6164 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S16T324510 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S5BT132212 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S9BT127014 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 53 ft | 5EF2GC533CB776808 | 1 | — |
| Cmic | — | LJRC54265JT022135 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC5426X61007010 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | — | P611778 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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