Carrier profile · USDOT 2018350 · MC-710368 · FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026

MN Express Inc

98 power unitsavg 5.5 yrMulti-region · 12 statesLIVONIA, MI81/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-710368 ACTIVE

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

98Power units

79 observed · MCS-150

117Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

5.5Avg age (yr)

2013–2025 · vPIC

Call dispatch(313) 291-5500 Email dispatch[email protected]

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

Watch · 2

Vehicle out-of-service rate above average32.1% vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

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.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo32.1%

▲ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

12 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

98 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.5 yr

Model years 2013–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

53 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.

Before you tender

What to check before you tender

CheckAsk for the last annual inspection and brake and equipment maintenance records
Vehicle OOS 32.14% on 112 vehicle inspections in 24 months, above the 22.26% CVSA national average.
CheckConfirm ELD provider and check recent HOS violations dates
77 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Aug 31, 2026.

Safety

219 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 32.1%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 1.8%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 112 vehicle and 219 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

33.3% · latest 6-mo window▲ Rising

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Trending up 4.3 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

212 inspections in the charted months · busiest month Aug '26 · 20

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.1 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Within the expected band for a 98-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.

Registered power units: 98
Inspections · 24 mo: 219
Annualized: ≈110 / yr
Coverage: ≈1.1 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving108 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance51 · 44 OOS
395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance37 · 0 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance34 · 7 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance30 · 10 OOS
393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance19 · 0 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance18 · 10 OOS
393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance13 · 0 OOS
395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance12 · 0 OOS
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance12 · 2 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$1,000,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$1M in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

Filed BIPD coverage of $1M meets or exceeds the $750K federal minimum for general freight (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities (hazmat, larger vehicles) require $1M–$5M — confirm against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’26 · 5 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse

Auto Owners’10–’12

Cherokee’13–now

2010201420182022now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 5 insurers are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $1,000,000 · CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · since Apr 2026

All 5 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2013 → Apr 2026	$750K	10
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	May 2012 → May 2013	$750K	1
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	May 2011 → May 2011	$750K	1
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2011 → May 2012	$750K	2
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	Apr 2010 → Apr 2012	$750K	4

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 3, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 98
Observed power (24 mo): 79
Trailers (towed): 117

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

5.5 yr

Average age

2025

Newest model yr

2013

Oldest model yr

90.3%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 12 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 3, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusMulti-region

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

219

MI busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

Michigan: 51 inspections
Kentucky: 39 inspections
Texas: 29 inspections
Ohio: 24 inspections
Indiana: 24 inspections
Tennessee: 17 inspections
Missouri: 13 inspections
Arkansas: 11 inspections
Illinois: 6 inspections
Georgia: 3 inspections
Alabama: 1 inspections
North Carolina: 1 inspections

Home base

LIVONIA, MI

13520 MERRIMAN RD

Most inspections: MI

51 inspections

MI 51 · KY 39 · TX 29

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Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Nov 3, 2026

Last 12 months: 2 trucks also ran under 1 other carrier

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 1963891Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (13 trucks · 12 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 2365671 USDOT 3587489 USDOT 1337564 USDOT 268015 USDOT 1963891 USDOT 2454881 USDOT 3643228 USDOT 3793627

Shares a registration email domain with other carriers

@mnexpressinc.com — 2 carriers: USDOT 2337422

Shares a company officer with other carriers

vanessa green — 4 carriers: USDOT 1470033 USDOT 3258104 USDOT 3498380

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 3, 2026

Location

Physical address: 13520 MERRIMAN RD, LIVONIA, MI, 48150
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (313) 291-5500
Fax: (313) 291-5502
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: mnexpressinc.com

Registration

Officers: Vanessa Green · Vanessa Green
USDOT / docket: 2018350 · MC-710368
First registered: Apr 8, 2010
Last MCS-150: Aug 24, 2026 · 11,270,000 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating: Not rated
Recordable crash rate: 0.00
D-U-N-S: 33190722

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

11,270,000

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 3, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

Aug 27, 2026Authority history changeMotor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
Aug 27, 2026Carrier record changeActive · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
Aug 23, 2026Authority history changeMotor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
Aug 23, 2026BOC-3 process agent change
Aug 23, 2026Carrier record changeInactive · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

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32%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

36 of 112 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

269violation records

53OOS-tagged records

36 of 112inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Unsafe driving

831%1 / 83

Brakes

5413%7 / 54

Hours of service

534%2 / 53

Other vehicle maintenance

5360%32 / 53

Lights

2241%9 / 22

Driver fitness

450%2 / 4

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

40%

15%

30%

38%Nov 24 to May 256 / 16

29%May 25 to Nov 2510 / 34

31%Nov 25 to May 2610 / 32

33%May 26 to Nov 2610 / 30

Top 3 codes (43 of 269 records)

393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)17
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)14
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components12

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392.2-SLLSWZ State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)9
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)8
395.24 ELD — record edits / data7
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects6
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)6
395.3A2-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits6
395.3A3-PROP Driving beyond hours-of-service limits6
393.45B2UV Brake tubing / hose defects5
393.9 Inoperative required lamps5
395.3A1-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits5
395.3A3-HOSPRNP Driving beyond hours-of-service limits5
392.2-SLLML State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects4
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators4
395.32B-ELDDFR ELD — non-authenticated driving4
392.16-D Failure to use seat belt3
392.2-SLLFC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLS1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects3
393.53B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators3
393.75A3 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)3
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps3
395.8E1PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing3
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLIRP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.82DUMT Using a hand-held mobile phone2
393.48A Brakes inoperative2
393.55C2 Antilock brake system (ABS)2
393.55E Antilock brake system (ABS)2
393.75A1 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.75C Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps2
395.24D-ELDPT ELD — record edits / data2
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer2
395.8E-HOSPD Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing2
396.3A1 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
396.3A1-BALR Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
383.71H Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
390.21TB2-DOT USDOT number marking on vehicle1
391.11B4-CLHA Driver not qualified1
391.15A-SIN Driver qualifications1
391.41A No / expired medical certificate1
392.16 Failure to use seat belt1
392.16AD Failure to use seat belt1
392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-DMOVE State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLDL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEQP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWG2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLIP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLIT State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLSIV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLSOA State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLUP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.22A-D Driving of commercial motor vehicles1
392.22B-DIPWD Driving of commercial motor vehicles1
392.2LV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2SLIMPT State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.9A2-C Failure to secure load / cargo not secured1
393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.203A-CBP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45D-BAAL Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45DCUV Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45DLPC Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.48A-BI-SA Brakes inoperative1
393.48A-BIBD Brakes inoperative1
393.48A-BMBC Brakes inoperative1
393.48A-BMBCBD Brakes inoperative1
393.51C-BLPW Brake warning devices1
393.55C1-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55D2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.67C7V-F Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.75A Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A2 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-TALS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.78 Windshield wipers1
393.83G Exhaust system1
393.95A Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.95B Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-HLLH Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LFTSI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LLPL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LRLIWR Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9B-LCL Inoperative required lamps1
395.22G-ELDMFV ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.22H1 ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.22H4-ELDBRODS ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ELD — use / data transfer1
395.3A2-HOSPRNP Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A3II Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3AII Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8A1-HOSP Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D5-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8K2 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.17C Periodic (annual) inspection1
396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection1
396.3A1-ALBV Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BARS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.5B Oil and/or grease leak1
396.5B-L Oil and/or grease leak1

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Unsafe driving

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Hours of service

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Safety and violations

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for MN EXPRESS INC.

MN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2018350) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 27, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.

The carrier received 219 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 112 vehicle-level and 219 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.

The carrier has 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.

It reports 98 power units and 98 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is MN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

MN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2018350, and its motor carrier number is MC-710368.

Is MN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. MN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MN EXPRESS INC's safety record?

MN EXPRESS INC has a 32.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 362 roadside inspections, with 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).