Apex Transit LLC
Salisbury, NC
DBA: APEX TRANSIT
Profile data updated Jul 23, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
179
Power Units
93
Drivers
FMCSA since 2012 (13 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
APEX TRANSIT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2012. Based in Salisbury, NC, they operate a fleet of 179 power units with 93 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Apex Transit LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 89 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Trailers | 165 | 35 | 0 | 200 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Apex Transit LLC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 93
MCS-150 Mileage: 7,759,851 miles (2024)
Driver Information
93
Total Drivers
93
CDL Drivers
93
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by APEX TRANSIT LLC
82 trucks and 128 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hyundai Translead Trailers, Volvo Truck, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 128 SEMI-TRAILER, 80 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 12.9% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 128 | 61% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 80 | 38% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1% |
Trailers (128 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 128 |
| Hyundai Translead | 118 |
| Hyut | 4 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Hund | 1 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 123 | 59% |
| Volvo Truck | 77 | 37% |
| Freightliner | 5 | 2% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 0% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 0% |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV3796 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| NK3196 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 5561337 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| VV1589 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 5479970 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 31-30809 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| TE5018 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| NS2907 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 5416211 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2374795 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| NS9147 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 5479976 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| VV7431 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Apr 2026 |
| 3131660 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| NV3797 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 5211319 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 5139149 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| NV3832 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| VW8761 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 5561344 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: ME (123) · NC (78) · TX (3) · TN (3) · UK (2) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 210)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
231
Inspections
24 months
137
Violations
Total found
27
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-11.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 3 | 2 |
| 07/10/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | KY | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/02/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/22/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 231 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | ZACAT9314002 | $1 Million | 09/01/2025 |
View Insurance History (18 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9314001 | 09/01/2024 | 09/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9314000 | 07/01/2024 | 09/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 007027 01 | 06/22/2019 | 08/12/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF007609 | 06/22/2023 | 07/30/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003351 | 06/22/2020 | 07/17/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF007609 | 06/22/2023 | 07/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0709095 | 03/19/2015 | 06/25/2015 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003351 | 06/22/2020 | 06/22/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 007027 | 03/04/2020 | 06/22/2020 | CANCEL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 905009 | 06/22/2018 | 06/22/2019 | CANCEL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 901453 | 01/08/2018 | 06/22/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 007027 | 08/12/2019 | 03/27/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0709095 | 01/10/2015 | 03/19/2015 | CANCEL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 007027 | 08/12/2019 | 03/04/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0709095 | 06/25/2015 | 01/10/2016 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2011837 | 01/10/2013 | 01/10/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBNC00000755 | 01/08/2017 | 01/08/2018 | CANCEL | |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBNC00000755 | 01/08/2016 | 01/08/2017 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
6
Tow-Aways
7 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | NC | BURLINGTON, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/27/2025 | NJ | NEWARK, NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/14/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 1 | No |
| 07/23/2025 | AR | RURAL(LONOKE COUNTY), AR | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/13/2025 | MO | WRIGHT CITY, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/06/2025 | IN | COLFAX, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/24/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does APEX TRANSIT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, APEX TRANSIT LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers and Box Truck.
Is APEX TRANSIT LLC's authority currently active?
APEX TRANSIT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has APEX TRANSIT LLC been in business?
APEX TRANSIT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2012, making their authority approximately 13 years, 9 months old.
Where is APEX TRANSIT LLC located?
APEX TRANSIT LLC is physically located at 1160 PEELER RD, SALISBURY, NC 28146-1134.
Roadside Inspection History 231 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
APEX TRANSIT LLC has been inspected 231 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, TX, TN. Out of these, 23 inspections (about 10%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOLTIS — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-10 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-02 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-22 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-12 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-04 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), APEX TRANSIT LLC was cited for 99 violations, of which 25 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 19 |
| Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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