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Active carrier authority since 1995 · insurance data pending · 1 prior revocation — Grade B

BIG G EXPRESS INC

DOT 00580685 · MC# 282266 · SHELBYVILLE, TN

Contact
+1 (931) 684-9140timclark@biggexpress.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
B
73 / 100

Good — established carrier with minor concerns

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Active for
31 years, 7 months
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
599
Drivers
475
Fleet size
U
Ownership & Leadership
GREG THOMPSONOwnerMOTUS
PRESIDENT
TIM CLARK
VP OF SAFETY
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-08-07
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Apr 16, 2010
Inspections · 24 mo
1,352
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
48
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle20.4% out-of-service · 758 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Better than the national average
Driver1.1% out-of-service · 1,352 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average
Hazmat0.0% out-of-service · 2 insp
natl avg 4.4%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance — 1 year 2 months of 1 year 2 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jun 2025)

  • Reinstated

    Carrier authority

    Jan 25, 1995Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jan 25, 1995Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Jan 25, 1995Archive
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.

Insurance data pending — not yet sourced

0/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues

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

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Frequently Asked

Does BIG G EXPRESS INC have active FMCSA authority?

BIG G EXPRESS INC (DOT 00580685) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is B (73/100). They've held active authority 31 years, 7 months.

What is their insurance status?

Insurance data for BIG G EXPRESS INC is still being added. Verify current coverage directly with FMCSA before dispatching.