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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 70559 · MC147746 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tri-Union Express Inc

Griffith, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (219) 838-5400
51
Power units
47
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
1.8M
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
14.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 14 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal2 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.85 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2011)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC147746
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · American Alternative Insurance Corporation

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
51
Power units
51
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
47
Drivers
47
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Annual mileage
1,758,360 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
70559
MC / docket
MC-147746
Legal name
Tri-Union Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 1, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
47 (47)
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 Tri-Union Express Inc's USDOT number?

Tri-Union Express Inc's USDOT number is 70559 and its docket number is MC147746.

Is Tri-Union Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Tri-Union Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Tri-Union Express Inc's fleet?

51 power units and 47 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 1, 2026.

What insurance does Tri-Union Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Tri-Union Express Inc located?

Tri-Union Express Inc is located at 1939 N Lafayette Ct, Griffith, IN, 46319. Phone: (219) 838-5400.

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