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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 2061 · MC123189 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Franklin Express Incorporated

Franklin, KY · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLiquids/Gases
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (270) 586-3296
24
Power units
25
Drivers
15
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.7M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
20.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 15 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.30 per 1M mi
Total inspections
15
Driver inspections
15
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1990)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC123189
Revocation pending
No
Broker (Property)Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 26, 2002Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Hanover Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
24
Power units
24
Trucks
24
Tractors owned
110
Trailers owned
25
Drivers
25
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/Gases
Annual mileage
1,651,438 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2061
MC / docket
MC-123189, MC-126392
Legal name
Franklin Express Incorporated
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Nov 19, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
25 (25)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Franklin Express Incorporated's USDOT number?

Franklin Express Incorporated's USDOT number is 2061 and its docket number is MC123189.

Is Franklin Express Incorporated authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Franklin Express Incorporated's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 15 roadside inspections, a 20.0% vehicle and 6.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Franklin Express Incorporated's fleet?

24 power units and 25 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 19, 2025.

What insurance does Franklin Express Incorporated carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Franklin Express Incorporated located?

Franklin Express Incorporated is located at 2305 Bowling Green Rd, Franklin, KY, 42134. Phone: (270) 586-3296.

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