Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3091160 · MC-71742 ·
PTL Express Inc
1 power unitavg 3.6 yrRegional · 6 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA57/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-71742 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.6Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average30.0% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average7.1% vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.6 yr
Model years 2018–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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 3, 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 3, 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 7, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 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 7, 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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Frequently asked
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 with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
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 states.
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