Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1761809 · MC-729632 ·
Northern Express LLC
40 power unitsavg 6.5 yrNational · 16 statesALVATON, KY94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-729632 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
25 observed · MCS-150
28Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2013–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 18 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 85 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 2013–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 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
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1761809) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 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 SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 8, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.1% 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 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 55 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes 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 40 power units and 39 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 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 NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 1761809, and its motor carrier number is MC-729632.
Is NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 85 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC operates 40 power units and 39 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC based?
NORTHERN EXPRESS LLC is based in ALVATON, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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