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FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC

6133 SHALLOW CREEK LANE · Indianapolis, IN 46237

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  • MC #878023
  • USDOT #2527503 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC is a Indianapolis, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-878023 and their USDOT number is 2527503.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2026 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 787,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • U.S. Mail
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Ohio — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: OH (6), IN (3), KY (2), MD (1), NE (1), KS (1), TN (1), NC (1), AR (1), NY (1), PA (1), MN (1), +1 more. Home base: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.25 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.45 7 Vehicle Maintenance 10.47 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× 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
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 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

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 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 10

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
FREIGHT WAY EXPRESS INC
6133 SHALLOW CREEK LANE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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