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Carrier profile · USDOT 4262780 · MC1654211 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tern Freight Inc

London, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2024
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailBeveragesPaper Products+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (614) 506-1740
5
Power units
10
Drivers
11
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
156K
Annual miles
2 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: 42.9% 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
42.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 11 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.20 per 1M mi
Total inspections
11
Driver inspections
11
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1654211
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. Jul 15, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
10
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
156,413 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4262780
MC / docket
MC-1654211
Legal name
Tern Freight Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 2, 2024
Last MCS-150
Sep 17, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
10 (7)
Hazmat
No
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Tern Freight Inc's USDOT number?

Tern Freight Inc's USDOT number is 4262780 and its docket number is MC1654211.

Is Tern Freight Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tern Freight Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 11 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tern Freight Inc's fleet?

5 power units and 10 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 17, 2026.

What insurance does Tern Freight Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Accredited Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Tern Freight Inc located?

Tern Freight Inc is located at 1090 Amherst Blvd, London, OH, 43140. Phone: (614) 506-1740.

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