SCALES EXPRESS INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: SCALES

121 JORDAN ROAD, TIFTON, GA, 31793|(229) 386-8015

USDOT

593383

MC Number

286906

Fleet Size

205

Total Drivers

205

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

SCALES EXPRESS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in TIFTON, Georgia, operating 205 power units with 205 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 3.2% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 22 crashes on file (1 fatal, 10 with injuries). FMCSA records show 283 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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.

Driver OOS rate3.2%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate21.9%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Georgia is 15.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.6% across 99,531 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

283

Total

71%

Driver %

Driver Inspections283
Vehicle Inspections114
Driver OOS Rate3.2%
Vehicle OOS Rate21.9%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 24, 2025

On fileACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

22

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes10
Tow Crashes21

Frequently asked questions

Is SCALES EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. SCALES EXPRESS INC (USDOT #593383) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is SCALES EXPRESS INC's safety record?

SCALES EXPRESS INC has 283 inspections on file and 22 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does SCALES EXPRESS INC operate?

SCALES EXPRESS INC operates 205 power units with 205 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does SCALES EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. SCALES EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is SCALES EXPRESS INC located?

SCALES EXPRESS INC is based in TIFTON, Georgia at 121 JORDAN ROAD, 31793. Phone: (229) 386-8015.

What are SCALES EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?

SCALES EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.9% (national average: 20.72%).