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Carrier profile · USDOT 1980879 · MC-803917 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Always There Express Corporation
97 power unitsavg 7.1 yrNational · 29 statesROMEOVILLE, IL94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-803917 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
97Power units
88 observed · MCS-150
112Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 377 inspections.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
13 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION (USDOT 1980879) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 258 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 101 vehicle-level and 258 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 97 power units and 86 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 23, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 9, 2016 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION's USDOT number?
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION's USDOT number is 1980879, and its motor carrier number is MC-803917.
Is ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION's safety record?
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION has a 20.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 377 roadside inspections, with 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION's fleet?
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION operates 97 power units and 86 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION based?
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION is based in ROMEOVILLE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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