Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2544556 · MC-885660 ·
Eastern Express Inc
5 power unitsavg 10.9 yrMulti-region · 12 statesNEWARK, NJ80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-885660 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.9Avg age (yr)
2007–2019 · vPIC
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Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.9 yr
Model years 2007–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
9 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
EASTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2544556) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 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 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC effective Jul 11, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 54.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2544556, and its motor carrier number is MC-885660.
Is EASTERN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. EASTERN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's safety record?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC has a 54.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's fleet?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EASTERN EXPRESS INC based?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC is based in NEWARK, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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