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Carrier profile · USDOT 3485649 · MC-1145502 · Updated 06/13/2026

KBL EXPRESS INC

15 power unitsavg 6.4 yrMulti-region · 10 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1145502 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
2012–2024 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 6 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority5 yr active
since 2020
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo20.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.4 yr

Model years 2012–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 5-yr authority, 20% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is KBL EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is KBL EXPRESS INC safe to load? KBL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3485649, MC-1145502) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 32 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 20.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is KBL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

KBL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3485649, and its motor carrier number is MC-1145502.

Is KBL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, KBL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KBL EXPRESS INC's safety record?

KBL EXPRESS INC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is KBL EXPRESS INC's fleet?

KBL EXPRESS INC operates 15 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KBL EXPRESS INC based?

KBL EXPRESS INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.

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