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BARON EXPRESS INC

DOT 2579107
MC 902683
Entity Carrier
2423 SCOTTSVILLE RD, LAFAYETTE, TN 37083 · Interstate authority
Safety: Unsatisfactory6 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2579107
ACTIVE

Overview

BARON EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Aug 2024, based in Lafayette, Tennessee, holding a Unsatisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 14 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Unsatisfactory
Safety rating
29%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
42.857142857142854%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedAug 2024
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
#
Crash rate: 42.9
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
150 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

100
Inspections, 24 mo
340
Violations, 24 mo
70
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-05-06
395.3A2-HOSPDIT — HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-05-06
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-05-06
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit D)
2026-05-06
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-05-05
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-05-05
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2026-05-05
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-05-05
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-04-16
395.8A1-HOSP — HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-04-16
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-04-10
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit D)
2026-04-10
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-04-02
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-04-02
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-02
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-02
393.45A-BHTIJ — Air Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-02
392.2-SLLMF — State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective (Unit 2)
2026-04-02
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-04-02
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-04-02
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-04-02
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-04-02
393.9A-LFTSI — Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-04-01
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit D)
2026-04-01
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-01
393.48A-BIBD — Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle (Unit 2)
2026-04-01
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 2)
2026-04-01
393.48A-BLMACBD — Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket (Unit 1)
2026-04-01
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units14
Drivers11
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-902683

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BARON EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2579107 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BARON EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is BARON EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Unsatisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 29% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BARON EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 14 power units with 11 drivers on file.

Contact BARON EXPRESS INC

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Physical Address
2423 SCOTTSVILLE RD
LAFAYETTE, TN 37083
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