Dms Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Indian Trail, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 16 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 16 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 98% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 98% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 82% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 79% | 86% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 5.41 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 9 | 2.39 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4.38 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.58 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.29 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 21 states. Top state MD accounts for 11% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 92%.
+16 other states with fewer inspections
| 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 11, 2026 |
| IA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 4 |
| 0 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ME | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 3953A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 39520B | The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 39530B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 3958E | False report of drivers record of duty status | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |