Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3171248 · MC-903936 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC
1 power unitavg 8.1 yrNational · 18 statesMOUNT PROSPECT, IL57/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-903936 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
19Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 8 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average33.3% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average8.0% vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration77 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
7 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 3171248) has a Vektor safety score of 57/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 12, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number?
CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number is 3171248, and its motor carrier number is MC-903936.
Is CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC's safety record?
CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 57 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 57/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC's fleet?
CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC based?
CARDINAL EXPRESS LOGISTICS INC is based in MOUNT PROSPECT, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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