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Freight Carrier/broker · North Chesterfield, VA

ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS

Name: ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS
Address: 1700 WILLIS RD, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23237, US
Telephone: (804) 275-0224

1700 WILLIS RD · North Chesterfield, VA 23237

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #194957
USDOT #335555 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS is a North Chesterfield, VA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-194957 and their USDOT number is 335555.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/21/2026 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/21/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 31,950,822 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Meat
U.S. Mail
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

81 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
6
Injury
21
Tow
28
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.66 73 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 30 Vehicle Maintenance 3.14 77 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 4

Inspection Summary

491
Total
327
Clean
164
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 98 unique codes

Critical 33

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×12 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 ATIS7× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× 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
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×6 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other5× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation19× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 19

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 Time5× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× 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 Time3× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× 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)1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× 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.1× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× 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 official1× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× 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.1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 30

393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.13(a)Retroreflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured prior to December 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× 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).1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective6× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS
1700 WILLIS RD
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23237

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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ABILENE MOTOR EXPRESS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 98 unique codes

Critical 33

Unsafe Driving 14

Hours of Service 19

Vehicle Maintenance 30

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 2

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