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Freight Carrier · Birmingham, AL

DIAMOND EXPRESS INC

Name: DIAMOND EXPRESS INC
Address: 3700 MESSER AIRPORT HWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35222, US
Telephone: (205) 591-0661

3700 MESSER AIRPORT HWY · Birmingham, AL 35222

Authorized: Property

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MC #220350
USDOT #380865 USDOT Active

18
Power Units
18
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DIAMOND EXPRESS INC is a Birmingham, AL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Alabama. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 18 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-220350 and their USDOT number is 380865.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 484,597 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: AL (16), GA (8), MS (1), SC (1). Home base: Birmingham, Alabama.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.73 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 3 Vehicle Maintenance 8.12 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.29 1

Inspection Summary

26
Total
9
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 12

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 20

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
399.207Vehicle access requirements violations1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DIAMOND EXPRESS INC
3700 MESSER AIRPORT HWY
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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DIAMOND EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 12

Vehicle Maintenance 20

Unsafe Driving 2

Hours of Service 4

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

Same phone number 1

Same legal or DBA name 2

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