Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc
USDOT 97173 · MC-128117 · Hickory, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc is a corporation based in Hickory, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 258 power units and 258 drivers, which ranks it #29 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 668 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 14.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 13 tow-away), or 5.4 per 100 power units versus 4.2 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, building materials, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 97173 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-128117 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3255 20Th Ave Se, Hickory, NC 28602 |
| Phone | (828) 464-7240 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 97173.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 133 | 121 | 0 |
| Trailers | 680 | 4 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 14,544,790 miles reported for 2024 – about 56,375 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 87% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 211 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 47 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.1% | 18.3% | 13.8% | 23% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 33% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 30% higher than average |
| Inspections | 668 | 668 with a driver check, 297 with a vehicle check, 198 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 11, 1999) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Carolina
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among North Carolina carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Road Wizards Inc USDOT 2999415 | Pineville | 201 | 201 | 736 | 23.1% | 20 |
| Carolina Logistic Inc USDOT 2073146 | Candler | 204 | 226 | 419 | 27.5% | 14 |
| Merchants Transport of Hickory LLC USDOT 48104 | Hickory | 274 | 347 | 734 | 5.2% | 20 |
| Sharp Transit LLC USDOT 910824 | Salisbury | 360 | 456 | 291 | 22.4% | 38 |
| Gxo Logistics Supply Chain Inc USDOT 153372 | High Point | 337 | 392 | 143 | 6.7% | 5 |
Other carriers near Hickory
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Transportation LLC USDOT 1460231 | Hickory | 89 | 90 | 156 | 20.8% | 3 |
| HSM Logistics & Services LLC USDOT 3059589 | Hickory | 84 | 87 | 189 | 7.3% | 2 |
| Cargo Transporters Inc USDOT 257768 | Claremont | 500 | 513 | 1,375 | 2.4% | 48 |
| Brooks Furniture Xpress Inc USDOT 831953 | Conover | 193 | 203 | 316 | 7.6% | 11 |
| Ecmd Inc USDOT 338558 | North Wilkesboro | 174 | 168 | 221 | 19.2% | 13 |
| Stat Inc USDOT 460002 | Lenoir | 71 | 40 | 121 | 35.5% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc?
Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc is registered with USDOT number 97173 and operating authority MC-128117.
How many trucks does Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc have?
It reports 258 power units (254 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 684 trailers, with 258 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 27, 2026).
Where is Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hickory, North Carolina 28602.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sunbelt Furniture Xpress Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.