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Carrier profile · USDOT 1597774 · MC-591082 ·
Balkan Express LLC
145 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 27 statesFORT WORTH, TX63/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-591082 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
145Power units
133 observed · MCS-150
189Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
252 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
BALKAN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1597774) has a Vektor safety score of 63/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 277 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 130 vehicle-level and 277 driver-level — across 27 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 145 power units and 160 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 15, 2021 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BALKAN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
BALKAN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 1597774, and its motor carrier number is MC-591082.
Is BALKAN EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. BALKAN EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BALKAN EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
BALKAN EXPRESS LLC has a 26.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 622 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is BALKAN EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
BALKAN EXPRESS LLC operates 145 power units and 160 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BALKAN EXPRESS LLC based?
BALKAN EXPRESS LLC is based in FORT WORTH, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 27 states.
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