SCALES EXPRESS INC
DBA SCALES · Tifton, GA · MC 286906
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 to review · 2 notes
- 1 fatal crash in the 24-month window
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 593383 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | SCALES EXPRESS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | SCALES |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 286906 |
| Reported physical address | 121 JORDAN ROAD, TIFTON, GA, 31793, US |
| Reported business phone | (229) 386-8015 |
| Reported power units | 205 |
| Reported drivers | 205 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Tyler Watts, Larry Sellers |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Jan 19, 2011 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 320 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% (8 of 320) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.7% (29 of 128) |
| Violations | 187 across 131 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 44 |
| Crashes | 23 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 1 / 11 / 23 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 1 / 20 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1739375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS163922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other1139216DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1039282DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone10
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
SCALES EXPRESS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 5 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Liquids and gases
- Coal and coke
- Chemicals
- Beverages
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Mar 10, 1995
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Feb 04, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC286906 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC286906 | Hudson Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Jul 01, 2026 | BMC-82 | HMB200150 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against SCALES EXPRESS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension NoticeMC-286906 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- ReinstatedMC286906 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
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