Tomahawk Express
Phone (720) 505-9640Big Springs, NE
Find this carrier by: USDOT 2899612 · MC 975132 · 720-505-9640 · 7205059640 · Big Springs, NE
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- USDOT
- USDOT2899612
- MC
- 975132
- Registered
- 2016 · 10 yrs
- Location
- Big Springs, NE
- MCS-150 filed
- Apr 21, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Tomahawk Express is an active motor carrier based in Big Springs, NE, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 2899612 and MC 975132. Phone: (720) 505-9640. It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers on its MCS-150 (Apr 21, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 10 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 2899612 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 12, 2016 (10 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Apr 21, 2025. A federal out-of-service order was issued on Oct 17, 2016 and rescinded on Nov 21, 2016. Its vehicles were inspected 10 times on record, most recently on Oct 28, 2026, most often in CO.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Apr 21, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Nov 13, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 28, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Feb 20, 2025
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 28, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Charanjit Dhaliwal
- Legal name
- Tomahawk Express
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 2899612
- Docket numbers
- MC 975132 (active)
- Registered
- Jun 12, 2016 (10 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Apr 21, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- February 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- Yes
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Big Springs, NE
- USDOT registrations in Big Springs
- 58
- Currently active
- 17 (29%)
- One-truck operations
- 36 (62%)
- With for-hire authority
- 21 (36%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 3
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 3 power units against a local average of 2.0.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 2899612
- Docket numbers
- MC 975132
- Phone
- (720) 505-9640720-505-96407205059640
- Fax
- (308) 889-3259308-889-32593088893259
- jdhaliwal@yahoo.com
- Officers
- Charanjit Dhaliwal
- Legal name
- Tomahawk Express
- Address
- 300 E 4Th St, Big Springs, NE 69122
- Mailing address
- PO Box 186, Big Springs, NE 69122-0186
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3AKJHHDVXKSKT1522, 5HTSA4324K7601301, 5HTSA442XT7172939, 5HTS442XT7172939, 3AKJHHDV4RSUV7937, 5HTSA4421L7104383, 1M1AN4GY9RM041094, 3AKJHPDV1LSKZ7050, 4J8T04228HT005001, 3AKJHHDR1SSVP4304
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 2899612 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- No data: Past out-of-service order, rescinded
No order is in effect now.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 3 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Jd Auto Carriers INCUSDOT 3557084 · Colorado Spgs, COSame officerSame phoneNot activeLikely same owner
- Dhaliwal Ventures INCUSDOT 2172200 · Big Springs, NESame officerNot activePossible link
- Manila Transport INCUSDOT 1181796 · Guelph, ONSame officerNot activePossible link
- Charanjit DhaliwalUSDOT 721035 · Sanger, CASame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 975132
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Federated Mutual Insurance Co. | 91X | 9279972 | $1 Million | Oct 25, 2015 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 10 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 7 (2 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
Out-of-service orders
| Ordered | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | Active | Nov 21, 2016 |
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 17 | 3 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 6.22 | 4 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 180.415-HMTMC | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17C-PI | 3 | 0 |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60C | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16-D | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 15, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Feb 20, 2025 to Feb 20, 2025). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (0 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 28, 2026
- Last crash
- Feb 20, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 89402456 | CO | Woodrow Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 89325081 | CO | Woodrow Co | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 88706538 | CO | Colorado Springs Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87018105 | NE | On I- 80, 1446 Feet East Of Mi | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86961636 | CO | Woodrow Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jul 10, 2025 | 85194598 | CO | Commerce City Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84414156 | CO | Monument Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 2 | 12 violations
|
| Feb 10, 2025 | 83846091 | CO | Monument Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 3 | 6 violations
|
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83736072 | CO | Fountain Co | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Jan 21, 2025 | 83679113 | CO | Fort Morgan Co | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Brighton, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | 1 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| CO · Colorado | 9 | 2 |
| NE · Nebraska | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 1 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 4
- CDL drivers
- 3
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 3
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 1
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 3
- Trucks
- 3
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 225,000 (2019)
- Seen at inspections
- 5 trucks · 5 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDVXKSKT1522 | 2019 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 210712 NE | 3 | Oct 28, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 5HTSA4324K7601301 | 2019 | Heil Trailer International Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | 269632 NE | 1 | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5HTSA442XT7172939 | 2026 | Heil Trailer International Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | TV8701 ID | 1 | Aug 13, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5HTS442XT7172939 | 2007 | Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | TV8701 ID | 1 | Feb 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDV4RSUV7937 | 2024 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 417853 NE | 3 | Feb 10, 2026 | 7 / 3 |
| 5HTSA4421L7104383 | 2020 | Heil Trailer International Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | 276865 NE | 2 | Feb 3, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1M1AN4GY9RM041094 | 2024 | Mack Anthem | Truck Tractor | 417855 NE | 1 | Jul 10, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHPDV1LSKZ7050 | 2020 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 420616 NE | 2 | Apr 14, 2025 | 8 / 2 |
| 4J8T04228HT005001 | 2017 | Lbt Inc Lbt INC Trailer | Semi-Trailer | 254110 NE | 1 | Jan 21, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR1SSVP4304 | 2025 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 423469 NE | 1 | Jan 21, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- TankerVIN 1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Out-of-service order rescinded.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 2899612.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 12, 2016
- Last MCS-150 update
- Apr 21, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Tomahawk Express an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 2899612 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Tomahawk Express's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 2899612; docket number MC 975132.
How do I contact Tomahawk Express?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (720) 505-9640; fax (308) 889-3259; email jdhaliwal@yahoo.com; address 300 E 4Th St, Big Springs, NE 69122; mailing address PO Box 186, Big Springs, NE 69122-0186.
What insurance does this record show for Tomahawk Express?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Tomahawk Express's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Tomahawk Express have?
Power units: 3; drivers: 4, as filed on its MCS-150 (Apr 21, 2025).
What does Tomahawk Express haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, motor vehicles, fresh produce, liquids/gases, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, other, plus liquid fuel (gas & ethanol & diesel).
What equipment does Tomahawk Express operate?
On government records: Tanker (1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Tomahawk Express had?
Inspections: 10; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Tomahawk Express?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives February 2027. The latest filing stored here is Apr 21, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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