Max Express Inc
USDOT 2302632 · MC-786115 · Nashville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Max Express Inc is a company based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 80 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #143 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 154 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 25.3% of vehicle inspections and 5.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 6.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, us mail, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Max Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2302632 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-786115 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4741 Trousdale Drive Ste 103, Nashville, TN 37220 |
| Phone | (615) 656-0070 |
| First registered | May 4, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2302632.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 70 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 30 | 0 |
- 0.88 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.4 trailers per tractor.
- 9,340,520 miles reported for 2026 – about 116,756 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 9% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 70 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Max Express Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.3% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 24% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.2% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 56% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 31% higher than average |
| Inspections | 154 | 154 with a driver check, 79 with a vehicle check, 102 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firstexpress Inc USDOT 557151 | Nashville | 85 | 76 | 270 | 17.8% | 9 |
| Maco Transportation LLC USDOT 2402373 | Memphis | 75 | 57 | 84 | 38.9% | 1 |
| Dillon Transportation LLC USDOT 706271 | Ashland City | 104 | 114 | 225 | 4.5% | 5 |
| Armstrong Transportation & Trailers LLC USDOT 1584768 | Memphis | 73 | 65 | 119 | 13.3% | 2 |
| Southern Specialty Freight LLC USDOT 3306210 | Dickson | 84 | 84 | 195 | 46.5% | 7 |
| G & W Hauling and Rigging Inc USDOT 157008 | Greeenville | 84 | 31 | 66 | 40.0% | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tri Star Transport LLC USDOT 907272 | Nashville | 147 | 138 | 197 | 11.4% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Max Express Inc?
Max Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 2302632 and operating authority MC-786115.
How many trucks does Max Express Inc have?
It reports 80 power units (80 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 30 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 30, 2026).
Where is Max Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Nashville, Tennessee 37220.
What is the out-of-service rate of Max Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.3% of vehicle inspections and 5.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.