GAINES EXPRESS LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2155076
MC Number
749207
Fleet Size
10
Total Drivers
45
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
GAINES EXPRESS LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in HICKORY, North Carolina, operating 10 power units with 45 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 4.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 21 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 53,069 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
21
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 9, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is GAINES EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for GAINES EXPRESS LLC (USDOT #2155076) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is GAINES EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
GAINES EXPRESS LLC has 21 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does GAINES EXPRESS LLC operate?
GAINES EXPRESS LLC operates 10 power units with 45 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does GAINES EXPRESS LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. GAINES EXPRESS LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is GAINES EXPRESS LLC located?
GAINES EXPRESS LLC is based in HICKORY, North Carolina at 200 1ST AVE NW STE 202, 28601. Phone: (828) 358-3366.
What are GAINES EXPRESS LLC's out-of-service rates?
GAINES EXPRESS LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.8%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 46.2%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.