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KELLY POWE
DBA: Midnight Express
Shallowater, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 965645 · MC 1220106
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1220106 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1220106
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0153159001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
965645
MC Number
MC-1220106
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 3, 2001
Authority Granted
April 14, 2021
Annual Mileage
92,233 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Shallowater, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7XD473188 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154428BB000237 | 3 | — |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | V262312557 | 302M US84 WB, TX | II | 3 | — | PURINA MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7XD473188 5DN154428BB000237 |
TX R717307 TX 249B110 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | V251897006 | 642 US70 WB, TX | II | — | — | MIDNIGHT EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7XD473188 5DN154428BB000237 |
TX R717307 TX 249B110 |
| October 3, 2024 | V241565947 | US84 EB, TX | II | 2 | — | POWE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7XD473188 5DN154428BB000237 |
TX R717307 TX 204C244 |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 20, 2024 | V241361637 | UVALDE ST AT US70 WB, TX | I | 6 | 2 | PURINA MILLS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7XD473188 5DN154428BB000237 |
TX R717307 TX 204C244 |
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207G | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 28, 2023 | V231157700 | FM54 SVC RD, TX | I | — | — | PURINA MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5D68X6VN438691 5DN154428BB000237 |
TX R509770 TX 099B413 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PURINA MILLS | 3 | May 6, 2026 |
| POWE | 1 | October 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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