Classic Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Cleveland, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 35 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 35 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 78% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 91% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 95% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 90% | Around peer average |
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 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 4 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 1.54 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.31 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6.30 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1.13 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.06 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 6 states. Top state TN accounts for 40% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 60%.
+1 other state with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 6 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SC |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 2 |
| 4 |
| May 27, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 393207ASTCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 38351ASIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 3922INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 39282DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 3953A1HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |