Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
97 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Always There Express CorporationUSDOT 1980879ROMEOVILLE, IL
Carrier profile
Always There Express Corporation
- USDOT
- 1980879
- MC
- 803917
Inspected in 28 jurisdictionsROMEOVILLE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
97Reported power
85 seen in inspections
109Trailers seen
Inspection records
7.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.24% of vehicle inspections out of service · Multiple injury crashes
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
97Reported power
85 seen in inspections
109Trailers seen
Inspection records
7.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
7.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
16 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2010. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
16 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
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION (USDOT 1980879) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 251 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 100 vehicle-level and 251 driver-level — across 28 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 97 power units and 86 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 23, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 9, 2016 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION's safety record?
ALWAYS THERE EXPRESS CORPORATION has a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 401 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (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 28 jurisdictions.