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TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC

DOT 479520
MC 252127
Entity Carrier
17 REPUBLIC AVE PO BOX 494, SHELBY, OH 44875-2142 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
479520
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Overview

TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Aug 2026, based in Shelby, Ohio, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 16 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Reefer.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
20%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedAug 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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48 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

29
Inspections, 24 mo
49
Violations, 24 mo
5
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-19
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-16
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-07-16
393.11A1-CSLRR — Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 (Unit 1)
2026-07-16
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-16
393.55C1-B — Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. (Unit 1)
2026-06-22
393.55C2-B — Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates (Unit 2)
2026-06-22
393.9A-LHLI — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-05-08
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-03-31
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-08-11
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit D)
2025-08-06
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-08-06
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-08-06
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit D)
2025-07-30
393.9A-LHLI — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-04-01
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (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 Tim (Unit D)
2025-04-01
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-03-24
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2025-03-24
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-03-24
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-03-24
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-03-24
396.3A1-OAL — Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. (Unit 1)
2025-03-24
393.9A-LTSIR — Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit (Unit 1)
2025-03-20
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-03-20
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-02-27
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-02-27
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-02-27
393.9B-LRLIWR — Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-02-14
392.2-SLLFC — State/Local Laws - Following too closely (Unit D)
2025-01-28
393.9A-LTSIR — Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit (Unit 1)
2025-01-28
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units16
Drivers14
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 HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-252127

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 TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 479520 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 16 power units with 14 drivers on file.

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17 REPUBLIC AVE PO BOX 494
SHELBY, OH 44875-2142
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