SCALES EXPRESS INC

DOT #593383 • MC #286906 • DBA: SCALES
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SCALES EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in TIFTON, GA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 593383 and MC number 286906. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1995, a span of roughly 31 years. SCALES EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 205 power units and 205 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, Beverages, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 317 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.52% and 24 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, and KY. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 2011. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
SCALES EXPRESS INC
DBA Name
SCALES
DOT Number
593383
MC Number
286906
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Mar 10, 1995

Location

Physical Address
121 JORDAN ROAD
TIFTON, GA 31793
Mailing Address
121 JORDAN ROAD
TIFTON, GA 31793

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
205
Total Drivers
205
Truck Units
205
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Chemicals Liquids/Gases Beverages General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for SCALES 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.

317
Total Inspections
153
Inspections with Violations
36
Inspections with OOS Violations
2.52%
Driver OOS Rate
22.66%
Vehicle OOS Rate
24
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Fatalities
11
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jan 19, 2011

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 SCALES EXPRESS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 286906 Active None None 2025-09-26 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
Bond 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

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

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