Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3535824 · MC-1178766 ·
Much Better Express Trucking Inc
1 power unitavg 6.6 yrMulti-region · 11 statesCHICAGO, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1178766 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 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
MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 3535824) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY effective Jun 8, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 44.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 18 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 10, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 3535824, and its motor carrier number is MC-1178766.
Is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC's safety record?
MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC has a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC's fleet?
MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC operates 1 power unit and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC based?
MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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