Scales Express Inc
USDOT 593383 · MC-286906 · Tifton, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Scales Express Inc (dba Scales) is a corporation based in Tifton, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 205 power units and 205 drivers, which ranks it #54 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 327 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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 27 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (20 injuries, 1 fatality, 27 tow-away), or 13.2 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, liquids / gases, coal / coke, chemicals, beverages.
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| Legal name | Scales Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Scales |
| USDOT number | 593383 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-286906 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 121 Jordan Road, Tifton, GA 31793 |
| Phone | (229) 386-8015 |
| First registered | Mar 10, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 593383.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 135 | 70 | 0 |
| Trailers | 250 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 12,237,785 miles reported for 2023 – about 59,697 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 85% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 205 CDL drivers; 205 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Scales Express Inc | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.1% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 18% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.2 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 194% higher than average |
| Inspections | 327 | 327 with a driver check, 130 with a vehicle check, 183 BASIC violations recorded, 39 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 19, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Scales Express Inc?
Scales Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 593383 and operating authority MC-286906.
How many trucks does Scales Express Inc have?
It reports 205 power units (205 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 250 trailers, with 205 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2026).
Where is Scales Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Tifton, Georgia 31793.
What is the out-of-service rate of Scales Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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.