METEOR EXPRESS INC
Scottsboro, AL · MC 372171
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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- 1 fatal crash in the 24-month window
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 842593 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | METEOR EXPRESS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 372171 |
| Reported physical address | 875 HARBOR DR, SCOTTSBORO, AL, 35769, US |
| Reported business phone | (256) 218-3000 |
| Reported power units | 47 |
| Reported drivers | 50 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Alan Buckley |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Dec 17, 2009 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 127 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% (3 of 127) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.0% (19 of 50) |
| Violations | 106 across 59 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 25 |
| Crashes | 7 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 1 / 3 / 7 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 2 / 5 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit133922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation53922SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3393100BCCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV339345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
METEOR EXPRESS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 8 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Machinery and large objects
- Intermodal containers
- Farm supplies
- Construction
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Dec 03, 1999
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Feb 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC372171 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC372171 | Carolina Casualty Insurance Company | $750,000 | May 01, 2025 | BMC-91X | KCA 2602110 |
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 METEOR EXPRESS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC372171 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 842593. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMachinery and large objectsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumberIntermodal containers
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