Freight Carrier · Kings Mountain, NC

DELTA EXPRESS INC

603 CANTERBURY RD · Kings Mountain, NC 28086

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(704) 288-3119 Tap to call
  • MC #725535
  • USDOT #2077259 USDOT Active
  • 69
    Power Units
  • 69
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DELTA EXPRESS INC is a Kings Mountain, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 69 truck(s) in their fleet and 69 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-725535 and their USDOT number is 2077259.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2025 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,546,311 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 46 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 20 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 8 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: TN (46), NC (20), GA (10), MO (9), AL (8), SC (6), KY (6), VA (6), FL (6), MS (6), PA (4), OH (4), +19 more. Home base: Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

Safety Record

47 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.95 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.15 28 Vehicle Maintenance 4.18 56 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

  • 160
    Total
  • 88
    Clean
  • 72
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 88 unique codes

Critical 34

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3B2Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×3 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×6 SW 0

Hours of Service 17

  • 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
  • 395.3A2-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
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) 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. Time SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids 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. SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 35

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.80No or defective rear-vision mirror SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Physical Address
DELTA EXPRESS INC
603 CANTERBURY RD
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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