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Carrier profile · USDOT 842593 · MC372171 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Meteor Express Inc

Scottsboro, AL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (256) 218-3000
47
Power units
50
Drivers
127
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
3.9M
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
74
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 36.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
36.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 18 of 49 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.4%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 127 inspections
Crashes
7
1 fatal3 injury7 tow-away
Crash rate 0.89 per 1M mi
Total inspections
127
Driver inspections
127
Vehicle inspections
49
People injured
5
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC372171
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Carolina Casualty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
47
Power units
47
Trucks
21
Tractors owned
109
Trailers owned
50
Drivers
50
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
3,929,364 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
842593
MC / docket
MC-372171
Legal name
Meteor Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 3, 1999
Last MCS-150
Feb 23, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
50 (50)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (256) 218-3000
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Meteor Express Inc's USDOT number?

Meteor Express Inc's USDOT number is 842593 and its docket number is MC372171.

Is Meteor Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Meteor Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 127 roadside inspections, a 36.7% vehicle and 2.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Meteor Express Inc's fleet?

47 power units and 50 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 23, 2026.

What insurance does Meteor Express Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Carolina Casualty Insurance Company.

Where is Meteor Express Inc located?

Meteor Express Inc is located at 875 Harbor Dr, Scottsboro, AL, 35769. Phone: (256) 218-3000.

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