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Carrier profile · USDOT 3434448 · MC-1113689 · Updated 07/18/2026

OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC

41 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 24 statesBROOKLYN, NY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1113689 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
41Power units
38 observed · MCS-150
84Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(614) 412-1222Email dispatchoctopus2020inc@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority6 yr active
since 2020
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo24.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

41 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.7 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

6 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 6-yr authority, 24% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC safe to load? OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3434448, MC-1113689) is an active leasing/lessor-pool motor carrier based in BROOKLYN, NY, operating 41 power units and 52 drivers. Operating authority has been active 6 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 171 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 24.2% (above the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (75/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
OEOCTOPUS EXPRESS INC 75
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Frequently asked

What is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3434448, and its motor carrier number is MC-1113689.

Is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's safety record?

OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC has a 24.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 171 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).

How big is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's fleet?

OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC operates 41 power units and 52 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC based?

OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC is based in BROOKLYN, NY, with roadside inspections recorded across 24 states.

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