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Gooden Express Logistics LLC

Davidson, NC

DOT# 4304701 | MC# 1676998 | FMCSA since 2024 (1 yr)
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Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records

68

Trust Score

Mixed

FMCSA data ↓

1

Power Units

1

Drivers

FMCSA since 2024 (1 yr)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2024. Based in Davidson, NC, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Gooden Express Logistics LLC operates the following equipment types:

Box Truck Dry Van Hotshot

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 1 0 0 1

Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck

Authorized Cargo Types

Gooden Express Logistics LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

General Freight

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

MCS-150 Mileage: 85,000 miles (2024)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC

3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 6, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Freightliner, Hino. Out-of-service rate is 266.7% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
3
OOS (24 mo)
8
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
Vehicle type Count Share
STRAIGHT TRUCK 3 100%
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Freightliner 2 67%
Hino 1 33%
License plates on file (3 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
BE37445 MI Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK 3 May 2026
ZT3958 NC Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK 6 Apr 2026
ZT4223 NC Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 Aug 2025

Plate registrations span 2 states: NC (2) · MI (1)

Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
1FVACWFC2KHKB8431 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2019 Freightliner M2
Cummins B6.7 engine · Class 6
Last seen May 2026 · 3 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
3ALACWFC6JDJH4194 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2018 Freightliner M2
Cummins B6.7 engine · Class 6
Last seen Apr 2026 · 6 insp · 7 OOS · recalls ↗
5PVNJ8JV6L5S80185 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck
Class 6
Last seen Aug 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

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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Out-of-Service history: previously placed out of service on May 11, 2025, since rescinded (Jun 12, 2025). Not currently under an active order.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Common carrier · Carries: Property.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $750K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

13

Inspections

24 months

40

Violations

Total found

11

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 53.9%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✗ Worse than national average (+46.4%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 30.8%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✗ Worse than national average (+9.0%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
07/01/2026 NC Walk-Around 0
06/17/2026 MI Full 6 3
06/05/2026 IL Driver Only 2
05/06/2026 IN Walk-Around 0
04/02/2026 MO Driver Only 11 1
03/25/2026 IN Driver Only 7 3
03/20/2026 TX Walk-Around 1 1
03/06/2026 MI Full 1
08/28/2025 SC Full 4 2
08/14/2025 VA Driver Only 2
07/23/2025 NY Driver Only 3
07/08/2025 KY Full 3 1
04/28/2025 NC Walk-Around 0

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

40 Total Violations 13 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
20
1.54 violations per inspection 7 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
9
0.69 violations per inspection 4 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 84.6% (11 / 13)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$750,000

PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY 91X CA988821485 $750,000 11/20/2024

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Is Gooden Express Logistics LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
No Red Flags Found
We didn't find any major fraud or legitimacy red flags for this carrier in public FMCSA and Treasury data. This is not an endorsement — always verify authority and insurance before booking.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Trucks fail roadside inspections often (31%)
31% of this carrier's roadside inspections ended with a truck or driver ordered off the road — well above the ~21% national average. Higher means more safety problems.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.

Is GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC's authority currently active?

GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC been in business?

GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2024, making their authority approximately 1 year, 9 months old.

Where is GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC located?

GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC is physically located at 18611 REFLECTION ROCK CT, DAVIDSON, NC 28036.

68 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Mixed

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) High OOS rate 30.8%

Roadside Inspection History 13 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC has been inspected 13 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IN, NC, MI. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 46%) 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 395.3A1-HOSPD — 4 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-07-01 NC Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-06-17 MI Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 6 OOS · 3
2026-06-05 IL Level 3 · Driver-only 2
2026-05-06 IN Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-04-02 MO Level 3 · Driver-only 11 OOS · 1
2026-03-25 IN Level 3 · Driver-only 7 OOS · 3
2026-03-20 TX Level 2 · Walk-around 1 OOS · 1
2026-03-06 MI Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2025-08-28 SC Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 4 OOS · 2
2025-08-14 VA Level 3 · Driver-only 2
2025-07-23 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 3
2025-07-08 KY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 3 OOS · 1
2025-04-28 NC Level 2 · Walk-around 0

Roadside Violation Profile

Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), GOODEN EXPRESS LOGISTICS LLC was cited for 30 violations, of which 11 (37%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Hours-of-Service Compliance 14 4
Vehicle Maintenance 11 4
Driver Fitness 2 2
Unsafe Driving 2 0
Controlled Substances/​Alcohol 1 1
Most-cited violation types
Brakes All Others 5 1 OOS Hours 4 1 OOS Incomplete/Wrong Log 3 2 OOS Other Log/Form & Manner 3 Brake Out Of Service 3 3 OOS Brakes Out of Adjustment 3 Medical Certificate 2 2 OOS EOBR Related 2 False Log 2 1 OOS Dangerous Driving 2 Drugs 1 1 OOS

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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