Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
312 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 9853 · MC-139496 ·
Dependable Highway Express Inc
DBA DHE
312 power unitsavg 8.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesLOS ANGELES, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-139496 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
312Power units
160 observed · MCS-150
359Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 2408 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2,333 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
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 9853) 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 3.8% 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 1,240 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,165 vehicle-level and 237 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 15 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 312 power units and 240 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 28, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 14, 1989 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 9853, and its motor carrier number is MC-139496.
Is DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC has a 3.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2,408 roadside inspections, with 15 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 DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC operates 312 power units and 240 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC based?
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC is based in LOS ANGELES, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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