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Carrier profile · USDOT 2155076 · MC749207 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gaines Express LLC

Hickory, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield Equipment+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (828) 358-3366
10
Power units
45
Drivers
15
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
3.1M
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 62.5% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
62.5%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 15 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
15
Driver inspections
15
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2019)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC749207
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 9, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
75
Trailers owned
45
Drivers
45
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFlatbed
Annual mileage
3,100,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2155076
MC / docket
MC-749207
Legal name
Gaines Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 18, 2011
Last MCS-150
Aug 13, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
45 (45)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Gaines Express LLC's USDOT number?

Gaines Express LLC's USDOT number is 2155076 and its docket number is MC749207.

Is Gaines Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Gaines Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 15 roadside inspections, a 62.5% vehicle and 6.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Gaines Express LLC's fleet?

10 power units and 45 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 13, 2025.

What insurance does Gaines Express LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company.

Where is Gaines Express LLC located?

Gaines Express LLC is located at 200 1st Ave NW Ste 202, Hickory, NC, 28601. Phone: (828) 358-3366.

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