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FRANKLIN EXPRESS, INCORPORATED

DOT 00002061 · MC# 123189 · FRANKLIN, KY

📞 +1 (270) 586-3296✉ mantlo@franklinexp.com↗ Official MOTUS Record↗ FMCSA SAFER

Active carrier authority since 1991 · insured · no revocations (1 cured notice) — Grade A

Operation & Authority

✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
A
Active for
35 years, 3 months

Fleet

✓ Live
Power units
24
Drivers
25
Fleet size
J
Officer
RONALD MANTLO

FF Trust Score

A

98/100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No executed revocations (1 cured notice not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.

8/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($1,000,000) — 24 years 3 months of 24 years 3 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Mar 2002)

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Apr 4, 1991Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Apr 4, 1991Archive

  • Denied

    Common carrier authority

    Dec 15, 1988Archive

  • Denied

    Contract carrier authority

    Dec 15, 1988Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    May 8, 1981Archive

Safety

as of 2026-06-27

FMCSA Safety Rating: Satisfactory (May 2, 1990)

24-Month Roadside Inspections (16 total)

Vehicle6 insp · 16.7% OOS (below the 22.3% national)
Driver16 insp · 6.3% OOS (below the 6.7% national)
HazmatNo data

24-Month Crashes: 1

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

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Frequently Asked

Does FRANKLIN EXPRESS, INCORPORATED have active FMCSA authority?

FRANKLIN EXPRESS, INCORPORATED (DOT 00002061) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (98/100). They've held active authority 35 years, 3 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, FRANKLIN EXPRESS, INCORPORATED has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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