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Freight Carrier · Alvaton, KY

NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC

Name: NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC
Address: 303 ALLEN SPRINGS ROAD, ALVATON, KY, 42122, US
Telephone: (270) 622-4100

303 ALLEN SPRINGS ROAD · Alvaton, KY 42122

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #729632
USDOT #1761809 USDOT Active

40
Power Units
39
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC is a Alvaton, KY freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kentucky. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-729632 and their USDOT number is 1761809.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,321,587 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.25 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.3 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

60
Total
37
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
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
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× 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 violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× 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
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC
303 ALLEN SPRINGS ROAD
ALVATON, KY 42122

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

Unsafe Driving 7

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

Locations

Location on Map

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