A & a Express LLC
USDOT 1239046 · MC-487337 · Pinson, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
A & a Express LLC is a company based in Pinson, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 112 power units and 112 drivers, which ranks it #88 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 174 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 1 fatality, 16 tow-away), or 16.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | A & a Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1239046 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-487337 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3495 Hwy 45 South, Pinson, TN 38366 |
| Phone | (731) 256-2389 |
| First registered | Apr 21, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1239046.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 102 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 110 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 7,842,096 miles reported for 2024 – about 70,019 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 112 CDL drivers; 74 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 38 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | A & a Express LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.8% | 18.8% | 21.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 32% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 16.1 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 258% higher than average |
| Inspections | 174 | 174 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 80 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of A & a Express LLC?
A & a Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 1239046 and operating authority MC-487337.
How many trucks does A & a Express LLC have?
It reports 112 power units (112 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 110 trailers, with 112 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 8, 2025).
Where is A & a Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Pinson, Tennessee 38366.
What is the out-of-service rate of A & a Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.