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TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC

1939 N LAFAYETTE CT · Griffith, IN 46319

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  • MC #147746
  • USDOT #70559 USDOT Active
  • 51
    Power Units
  • 47
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC is a Griffith, IN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 51 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-147746 and their USDOT number is 70559.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/01/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,758,360 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: IN (9), IL (4), GA (1). Home base: Griffith, Indiana.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.57 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.84 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TRI-UNION EXPRESS INC
1939 N LAFAYETTE CT
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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