Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
80 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2984290 · MC-15844 ·
21 Express Inc
80 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 41 statesBLUE ISLAND, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-15844 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
80Power units
61 observed · MCS-150
64Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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
7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
94 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
21 EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2984290) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 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 for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 19, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 37.0% 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 236 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 127 vehicle-level and 235 driver-level — across 41 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 80 power units and 80 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is 21 EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
21 EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2984290, and its motor carrier number is MC-15844.
Is 21 EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. 21 EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is 21 EXPRESS INC's safety record?
21 EXPRESS INC has a 37.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 352 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is 21 EXPRESS INC's fleet?
21 EXPRESS INC operates 80 power units and 80 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is 21 EXPRESS INC based?
21 EXPRESS INC is based in BLUE ISLAND, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 41 states.
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