Sunbelt Furniture Xpress INC
Hickory, NC
Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
258
Power Units
258
Drivers
Est. 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in HICKORY, NC, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Sunbelt Furniture Xpress INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tractors | 133 | 121 | 0 | 254 |
| Trailers | 680 | 4 | 0 | 684 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Sunbelt Furniture Xpress INC is authorized to transport the following 8 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 14,544,790 miles (2024)
Driver Information
258
Total Drivers
258
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC
602 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Wanc, Wabash Nat. Equipment breakdown: 356 SEMI-TRAILER, 232 TRUCK TRACTOR, 9 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is above industry average. About 1 in 8 inspections is finding something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their PM program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 356 | 59% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 232 | 39% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 5 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 202 | 35% |
| Wanc | 94 | 16% |
| Wabash Nat | 73 | 13% |
| Waba | 68 | 12% |
| Wabash Vans | 51 | 9% |
| Peterbilt | 13 | 2% |
| Kenworth | 12 | 2% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 11 | 2% |
| Vang | 6 | 1% |
| Van Guard | 6 | 1% |
| Utility | 6 | 1% |
| Util | 5 | 1% |
| Utility Tr | 4 | 1% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 4 | 1% |
| Vanr | 4 | 1% |
| Volvo | 4 | 1% |
| Volvo Truck | 3 | 1% |
| Stou | 3 | 1% |
| Frtv | 2 | 0% |
| Fabq | 2 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 602 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV9431 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| P508430 | IN | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| PE16214 | IN | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3939386 | IN | FRTV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| P840747 | IN | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| VV7571 | NC | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| VV6814 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| 3692497 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3302548 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3433204 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3692496 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| PD26324 | IN | WALB SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| NE8147 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| DD5063A | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| NK5012 | NC | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| P839765 | IN | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| P430289 | IN | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3470050 | IN | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| 3511139 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3343217 | IN | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 9 states: IN (430) · NC (154) · UK (6) · ME (5) · SD (2) · TN (2) · NE (1) · SC (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 602)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
650
Inspections
24 months
245
Violations
Total found
54
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.6%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 650 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | GWP04319A | $1 Million | 10/01/2007 |
| Cargo | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | MXI93012617 | Self-Insured / N/A | 01/01/2011 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP3-0083405 | 07/01/2000 | 12/20/2000 | CANCEL | |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-525D2769-TIL-02 | 01/01/2002 | 12/05/2008 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | TPA175190UIC | 07/01/2001 | 10/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP04319A | 01/01/2002 | 10/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM14796168200 | 07/01/1997 | 08/06/1999 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP9884594 | 01/22/1997 | 07/30/1997 | TERM/CANCL | |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | CMS 325845 | 01/12/2006 | 07/12/2012 | CANCEL | |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP3-0083405 | 12/07/2000 | 07/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP20083405 | 07/01/1999 | 07/01/2000 | CANCEL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-151-002275-*01 | 02/12/1998 | 07/01/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP9884594 | 01/22/1997 | 07/01/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 9M0007536 | 07/01/1992 | 07/01/1996 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 9884594 | 07/01/1996 | 07/01/1996 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1 751 002275 01 | 07/01/1993 | 07/01/1996 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT2-151-002275-01 | 07/01/1996 | 02/14/1998 | CANCEL | |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | CMS325845 | 07/12/2012 | 02/07/2013 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 9884594 | 11/06/1996 | 01/22/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97124342 | 01/01/2008 | 01/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-525D2769-TIL-02 | 01/01/2002 | 01/01/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897560 | 10/31/2001 | 01/01/2002 | CANCEL |
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Crash History
13
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
12
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | NC | ASHEVILLE, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/26/2026 | KY | BEREA, KY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/08/2026 | NC | LEXINGTON, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/20/2026 | NE | DUNBAR, NE | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/04/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/24/2025 | TN | LEBANON, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/29/2025 | SC | HARDEEVILLE, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/28/2025 | FL | TAMARAC, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/28/2025 | SC | GREAT FALLS, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/03/2024 | FL | DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | 0 | 1 | No |
| 11/19/2024 | NC | ASHEVILLE, NC | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 08/15/2024 | AL | RURAL ESCAMBIA, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/28/2024 | 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 SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC's authority currently active?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC been in business?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC located?
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC is physically located at 3255 20TH AVE SE, HICKORY, NC 28602.
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Roadside Inspection History 650 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SUNBELT FURNITURE XPRESS INC has been inspected 650 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, SC, TN. Out of these, 45 inspections (about 7%) 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 395.30B1-ELDDFR — 20 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
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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.
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