A R D EXPRESS INC
42-unit general-freight carrier based in Taylor, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1590621
- MC
- MC588686
- Based
- Taylor, MI
- Contact
- 7349924046 · ardexpress@yahoo.com
What this carrier is
A R D EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized-fleet general-freight carrier based in Taylor, MI. Operating footprint: 42 power units, 42 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC588686 authority. FMCSA lists General freight as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved.
Fleet composition on file: 25 owned tractors, 120 owned trailers, 17 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 871 motor carriers operating 42 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 23.07 | 78.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 | 8.81 | 90.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.14 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 67.33 | 40.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.09 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 42-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1590621: 42 inspections across 11 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in NM.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 |
| Total violations | 51 (6 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Oct 17, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a general-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (120 trailers against 42 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 871 peer carriers operating 42 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 26 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 51 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet general-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 42 power units on file.
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