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Carrier profile · USDOT 838117 · MC-366258 ·
Royal Express Inc
140 power unitsavg 5.2 yrNational · 28 statesLAREDO, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-366258 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
140Power units
267 observed · MCS-150
421Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.2Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · 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 27 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1999.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1351 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.2 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
745 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
ROYAL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 838117) 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 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 13, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.3% 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 609 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 428 vehicle-level and 609 driver-level — across 28 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 140 power units and 151 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 17, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 16, 2017 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ROYAL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 838117, and its motor carrier number is MC-366258.
Is ROYAL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. ROYAL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ROYAL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC has a 17.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,351 roadside inspections, with 17 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 ROYAL EXPRESS INC's fleet?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC operates 140 power units and 151 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ROYAL EXPRESS INC based?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 28 states.
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