TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC

DOT #479520 • MC #252127 • DBA: ENTOURAGE TRUCKING
Active

TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SHELBY, OH registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 479520 and MC number 252127. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1992, a span of roughly 34 years. TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 25 power units and 22 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Fresh Produce and Refrigerated Food. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 29 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, CA, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, and KY. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of February 2024. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC
DBA Name
ENTOURAGE TRUCKING
DOT Number
479520
MC Number
252127
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Apr 15, 1992

Location

Physical Address
17 REPUBLIC AVE PO BOX 494
SHELBY, OH 44875-2142
Mailing Address
PO Box 494
SHELBY, OH 44875

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
25
Total Drivers
22
Truck Units
25
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Fresh Produce Refrigerated Food

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

29
Total Inspections
23
Inspections with Violations
3
Inspections with OOS Violations
0%
Driver OOS Rate
14.29%
Vehicle OOS Rate
0
Reportable Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Feb 23, 2024

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 252127 Active None Inactive 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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