MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC
47-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Rural Hall, NC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 660955
- MC
- MC309604
- Based
- Rural Hall, NC
- Contact
- 3362353960 · jthomason@mortonexpress.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight and intermodal containers, MORTON MOTOR EXPRESS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator from Rural Hall, NC. 47 power units, 40 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC309604 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 46 owned tractors, 97 owned trailers.
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: 615 motor carriers operating 47 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 | 34 | 21.64 | 157.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 | 6.24 | 144.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.98 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 69.18 | 46.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.76 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 47-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 660955: 135 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 28 |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Total violations | 61 (9 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 25, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and intermodal containers on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (97 trailers against 46 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 615 peer carriers operating 47 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 98 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 61 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 47 power units on file.
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