SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC
Hickory, NC · MC 128117
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 97173 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 128117 |
| Reported physical address | 3255 20TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC, 28602, US |
| Reported business phone | (828) 464-7240 |
| Reported power units | 258 |
| Reported drivers | 258 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Chad Clark, Katherine Goines |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Jan 11, 1999 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 660 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% (9 of 660) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.1% (42 of 297) |
| Violations | 197 across 131 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 56 |
| Crashes | 12 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 4 / 11 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 5 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS193922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other113922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit939375A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak739345DBAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 13 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Household goods
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Utility
- Construction
- Other: FURNITURE
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 01, 1974
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Mar 27, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC128117 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| MC128117 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC128117 | AGCS Marine Insurance Company | $5,000 | Jan 01, 2011 | BMC-34 | MXI93012617 |
| MC128117 | Great West Casualty Co | $1,000,000 | Oct 01, 2007 | BMC-91X | GWP04319A |
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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Administrative status adjustmentMC128117 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Discontinued RevocationMC128117 · 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
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 97173. 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 materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsHousehold goodsRefrigerated foodFresh produce
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