Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2492405 · MC-863283 ·
Back Up Express Inc
2 power unitsavg 6.5 yrRegional · 4 statesBENSENVILLE, IL93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-863283 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2015–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 2015–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
BACK UP EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2492405) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 26, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 8, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BACK UP EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
BACK UP EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2492405, and its motor carrier number is MC-863283.
Is BACK UP EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. BACK UP EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BACK UP EXPRESS INC's safety record?
BACK UP EXPRESS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BACK UP EXPRESS INC's fleet?
BACK UP EXPRESS INC operates 2 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BACK UP EXPRESS INC based?
BACK UP EXPRESS INC is based in BENSENVILLE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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