Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
PTL Express IncUSDOT 3091160BAKERSFIELD, CA
CARRIER INACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
9 seen in inspections
10Trailers seen
Inspection records
3.6Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.No active operating authority · 30% of vehicle inspections out of service · 7.1% of driver inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
No active operating authority
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.30% of vehicle inspections out of serviceCarrier30%Benchmark22.3%7.7 percentage points above benchmark.7.1% of driver inspections out of serviceCarrier7.1%Benchmark6.7%0.4 percentage points above benchmark.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
9 seen in inspections
10Trailers seen
Inspection records
3.6Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
3.6 yr
Model years 2018–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
8 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2018. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
29 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
PTL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3091160) has a Vektor safety score of 57/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 6 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 10, 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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What is PTL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
PTL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3091160, and its motor carrier number is MC-71742.
Is PTL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. PTL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Inactive; Broker: None.
What is PTL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
PTL EXPRESS INC has a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 49 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 57/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PTL EXPRESS INC's fleet?
PTL EXPRESS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PTL EXPRESS INC based?
PTL EXPRESS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 jurisdictions.