BARON EXPRESS INC, DOT #2579107 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your driver was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Kentucky on May 6.
That makes 24 of your 50 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 14 trucks and 11 drivers.
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BARON EXPRESS INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in LAFAYETTE, Tennessee (USDOT #2579107). As of October 30, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 209 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What BARON EXPRESS INC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 24 inspections of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently May 6. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
BARON EXPRESS INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- May 6, 2026, Kentucky. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for over the hours-of-service limit (49 CFR 395.3) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 5, 2026, Utah. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3).
- April 16, 2026, Tennessee. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 10, 2026, Kentucky. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 2, 2026, Ohio. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 8 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- April 2, 2026, Georgia. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC902683, motor property contract carrier authority, reinstated on October 24, 2019.
FMCSA served 8 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on February 20, 2026, and it was discontinued on March 16, 2026.
9 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc's, effective March 19, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
BARON EXPRESS INC: LAFAYETTE, Tennessee Trucking Company
BARON EXPRESS INC is a small fleet operating out of LAFAYETTE, Tennessee with USDOT number 2579107. The company operates 14 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BARON EXPRESS INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BARON EXPRESS INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 26%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for BARON EXPRESS INC carries 209 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated May 6, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 16 driver out-of-service violations and 23 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BARON EXPRESS INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
BARON EXPRESS INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
BARON EXPRESS INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 11 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 933,169 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
The carrier reports 11 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 15 crash events involving BARON EXPRESS INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 4 involved a reported injury, and 15 resulted in a tow-away. 15 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: AL-5, Rural Dallas, AL on April 25, 2025.
BARON EXPRESS INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Tennessee (10), Kentucky (8), Ohio (4). The concentration in Tennessee is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams BARON EXPRESS INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How BARON EXPRESS INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, BARON EXPRESS INC's 28.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 26.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BARON EXPRESS INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | KY | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-05 | UT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-16 | TN | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-10 | KY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-02 | OH | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-02 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-01 | KY | 2 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-20 | TN | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-19 | OH | 1 | 4 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-17 | KY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BARON EXPRESS INC
What is BARON EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating?
BARON EXPRESS INC (USDOT #2579107) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is BARON EXPRESS INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BARON EXPRESS INC operates 14 power unit(s) and 11 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BARON EXPRESS INC based?
BARON EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in LAFAYETTE, Tennessee, under USDOT number 2579107.
What is BARON EXPRESS INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 209 recorded violation(s) for BARON EXPRESS INC (USDOT #2579107), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is BARON EXPRESS INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BARON EXPRESS INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like BARON EXPRESS INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 30, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile