Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
267 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 307391 · MC-150917 ·
Food Express Inc
267 power unitsavg 9 yrMulti-region · 8 statesPALMDALE, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-150917 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
267Power units
60 observed · MCS-150
59Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 39 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 148 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — 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
FOOD EXPRESS INC (USDOT 307391) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 2, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Oct 1, 2015 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.3% 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 84 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 49 vehicle-level and 83 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 267 power units and 212 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 23, 1989 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FOOD EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
FOOD EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 307391, and its motor carrier number is MC-150917.
Is FOOD EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026. FOOD EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FOOD EXPRESS INC's safety record?
FOOD EXPRESS INC has a 16.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 148 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FOOD EXPRESS INC's fleet?
FOOD EXPRESS INC operates 267 power units and 212 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FOOD EXPRESS INC based?
FOOD EXPRESS INC is based in PALMDALE, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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