Freight Carrier · Asheville, NC

POLK EXPRESS INC

16 BILTMORE AVE SUITE 300 · Asheville, NC 28801

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #33206
  • USDOT #3018837 USDOT Active
  • 29
    Power Units
  • 35
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

POLK EXPRESS INC is a Asheville, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 29 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-33206 and their USDOT number is 3018837.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/02/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/02/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 431,546 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 21 states over the past 24 months: NC (12), TN (8), GA (5), MD (4), NY (3), IN (3), TX (3), MS (3), WI (2), KY (2), AL (1), NJ (1), +9 more. Home base: Asheville, North Carolina.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 5% 23.4% Driver 7.4% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.26 8 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.62 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.95 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.1 1

Inspection Summary

  • 56
    Total
  • 39
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status OOS×1 SW 5

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
POLK EXPRESS INC
16 BILTMORE AVE SUITE 300
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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