Franklin Express Inc
Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review)
5.0
out of 5
- USDOT
- 2061
- Docket
- MC123189
- Website
- Franklin Express Inc
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
Overview
Franklin Express, is a motor common carrier of general commodities domiciled in Franklin, Kentucky . David T. Coots, now retired, started Franklin Express on November 6, 1961 with an office person, two truck drivers, two tractors, three semi-trailers and one straight truck. Working with partner carriers over the Nashville, Tennessee gateway, Franklin Express immediately began providing LTL and TL service between Franklin and cities throughout the United States.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 24 | 75 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Liquids/Gases
Truck Types
- Dry Van
Shipment Types
- Less than Truckload
- Full Truckload
- Parcel
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 1,242,863 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Franklin Express Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 04/04/1991 (33 years, 3 weeks)
- Contract Active — 04/04/1991 (33 years, 3 weeks)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 | 4 | 6.23 | 55% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.86 | 11.4% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 2.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 16 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- CA-K 161 81
- Effective date
- 03/26/2002
- Address
- 2800 South Taylor Dr., Sheboygan, WI, US, 53081
- Phone
- +1-800-242-7666
- Insurance type
- Surety Bond
- Company name
- Hanover Insurance Co.
- Policy limit
- $0
- Policy number
- BL5A912295
- Effective date
- 05/01/2016
- Address
- 100 North Parkway, Worcester, MA, US, 01605
- Phone
- +1-508-853-7200
FL
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July 26, 2023
“Full Truckload from Cincinnati, OH to Nashville, TN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
What went well?
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Carrier checked in on time at pickup and delivery. They were responsive via email and phone. We knew where the truck was at all times. Dispatch was professional. Great work by Franklin Express.
- Lanes
- Cincinnati, OH to Nashville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
