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CAVE COUNTRY EXPRESS INC

3750 LEGRANDE HWY · Hardyville, KY 42746

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  • MC #9921
  • USDOT #1008329 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CAVE COUNTRY EXPRESS INC is a Hardyville, KY freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Kentucky. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-9921 and their USDOT number is 1008329.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/14/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 625,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TN (12), MS (3), GA (2), KY (2). Home base: Hardyville, Kentucky.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 44.4% 23.4% Driver 25% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.22 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.03 3 Vehicle Maintenance 6.66 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.68 2

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× 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(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 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× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
CAVE COUNTRY EXPRESS INC
3750 LEGRANDE HWY
HARDYVILLE, KY 42746
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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