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Carrier profile · USDOT 289876 · MC-198624 ·
Southwest Express Inc
28 power unitsavg 12.6 yrMulti-region · 11 statesHUGOTON, KS88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-198624 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
25 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 84 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
13 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 289876) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 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 and contract 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 $4,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jan 1, 2013 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.6% 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 54 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 47 vehicle-level and 54 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 28 power units and 29 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 9, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 22, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 289876, and its motor carrier number is MC-198624.
Is SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC has a 10.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 84 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC operates 28 power units and 29 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC based?
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC is based in HUGOTON, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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