FORTON'S EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
841242
MC Number
366329
Fleet Size
7
Total Drivers
7
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
FORTON'S EXPRESS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in PORT HURON, Michigan, operating 7 power units with 7 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 3.3% 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 30 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 Michigan is 12.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,432 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
30
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 21, 2023
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 FORTON'S EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FORTON'S EXPRESS INC (USDOT #841242) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FORTON'S EXPRESS INC's safety record?
FORTON'S EXPRESS INC has 30 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 FORTON'S EXPRESS INC operate?
FORTON'S EXPRESS INC operates 7 power units with 7 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does FORTON'S EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. FORTON'S EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FORTON'S EXPRESS INC located?
FORTON'S EXPRESS INC is based in PORT HURON, Michigan at 4200 DOVE ROAD, 48060. Phone: (810) 364-5460.
What are FORTON'S EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
FORTON'S EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.3%, 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 58.3%, 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.