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BIG G EXPRESS INC

190 HAWKINS DRIVE · Shelbyville, TN 37160

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #282266
  • USDOT #580685 USDOT Active
  • 593
    Power Units
  • 475
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BIG G EXPRESS INC is a Shelbyville, TN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 593 truck(s) in their fleet and 475 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-282266 and their USDOT number is 580685.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 54,285,516 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — home base

Home base   Based in Shelbyville, Tennessee. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

200 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 17
    Injury
  • 30
    Tow
  • 50
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.38 161 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 64 Vehicle Maintenance 2.44 210 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 11

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 957
    Clean
  • 401
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 138 unique codes

Critical 52

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77× OOS×75 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on 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. Time3× 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
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit30× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other18× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit25× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation31× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers6× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 21

  • 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 Time8× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes3× 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
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD2× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.13× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner12× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.6× 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)5× 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 official4× 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 malfunctions3× 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.3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 44

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6

Locations

Physical Address
BIG G EXPRESS INC
190 HAWKINS DRIVE
SHELBYVILLE, TN 37160
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
BIG G LOGISTICS LLC
Shelbyville, TN
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—4139312228150

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
BIG G EXPRESS INC
Smithfield, PA
USDOT Active Authorized: Property56298259629490

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