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Carrier profile · USDOT 256401 · MC-491078 · Updated 07/24/2026

SUNRISE EXPRESS INC

92 power unitsavg 6.2 yrNational · 29 statesGRAND ISLAND, NE
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-491078 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkssunriseexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
92Power units
109 observed · MCS-150
186Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2010–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(308) 381-2251Email dispatchrdvorak@sunriseexpress.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-24

Review before loading

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

Established 41 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority41 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo7.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

92 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 2010–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 41-yr authority, 8% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC safe to load? SUNRISE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 256401, MC-491078) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in GRAND ISLAND, NE, operating 92 power units and 111 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 421 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 7.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-24
SESUNRISE EXPRESS INC 70
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Frequently asked

What is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

SUNRISE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 256401, and its motor carrier number is MC-491078.

Is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-24, SUNRISE EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC's safety record?

SUNRISE EXPRESS INC has a 7.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 421 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC's fleet?

SUNRISE EXPRESS INC operates 92 power units and 111 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SUNRISE EXPRESS INC based?

SUNRISE EXPRESS INC is based in GRAND ISLAND, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.