TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC
TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC
- USDOT Number
- 772995
- Docket / MC #
- MC-347024
- Headquarters
- WESTMINSTER, MD
- Fleet & VINs
- 23 Trucks · 5 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: NONEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 1
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $1,000,000 On FilePolicy #Q110140611ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 1 / 2 | 50.0% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 0 / 3 | 0.0% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 1998-09-23
- Last MCS-150: 2026-05-14
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 2Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Headquartered in Westminster, MD, TUMBLEWEED EXPRESS INC maintains active federal motor carrier registration (23 reported power units; 3 roadside inspections across 5 observed VINs in 24 months). Verified inspected trailer configurations include Flatbed.
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is SATISFACTORY; 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 50.0% across 2 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 0.0% across 3 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 1 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 0 injury, 1 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Westminster is shared across 2 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $1,000,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NPTX4EX8HD****** | PETERBILT | Power Tractor | MD | 2025-07-09 |
| 1NPXGGGG40D****** | PETERBILT | Power Tractor | MD | 2025-05-29 |
| 5MATA4226KA****** | MACK TRAIL | Power Tractor | ME | 2025-05-29 |
| 1NPXGGGGX0D****** | PTRB | Power Tractor | MD | 2025-02-18 |
| 5MATA4224NA****** | MACT | Flatbed | ME | 2025-02-18 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q110140611 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2022-11-01 |
| BMC-34 | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q110140611 | $0 | Eff. 2022-11-01 |
Shared Physical Street Address (2 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: