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Carrier profile · USDOT 2984290 · MC-15844 · Updated 06/24/2026

21 EXPRESS INC

61 power unitsavg 4.8 yrNational · 40 statesBLUE ISLAND, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-15844 ACTIVE
Verified links21expressinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
61Power units
56 observed · MCS-150
57Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(312) 242-3474Email dispatchinfo@21expressinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-24

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority9 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo38.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

61 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.8 yr

Model years 2013–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 9-yr authority, 38% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is 21 EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is 21 EXPRESS INC safe to load? 21 EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2984290, MC-15844) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BLUE ISLAND, IL, operating 61 power units and 61 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 307 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 38.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-24
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Frequently asked

What is 21 EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

21 EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2984290, and its motor carrier number is MC-15844.

Is 21 EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-24, 21 EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is 21 EXPRESS INC's safety record?

21 EXPRESS INC has a 38.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 307 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is 21 EXPRESS INC's fleet?

21 EXPRESS INC operates 61 power units and 61 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is 21 EXPRESS INC based?

21 EXPRESS INC is based in BLUE ISLAND, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 40 states.