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Carrier profile · USDOT 3434448 · MC-1113689 ·
Octopus Express Inc
41 power unitsavg 5.4 yrNational · 22 statesWESTERVILLE, OH75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1113689 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
41Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
75Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
56 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
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3434448) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA effective Feb 12, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.1% 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 88 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 52 vehicle-level and 88 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 41 power units and 52 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 9, 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 OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3434448, and its motor carrier number is MC-1113689.
Is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's safety record?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC has a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 177 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's fleet?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC operates 41 power units and 52 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC based?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC is based in WESTERVILLE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.
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