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Carrier profile · USDOT 3535824 · MC-1178766 · Updated 07/03/2026

MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC

2 power unitsavg 6.6 yrMulti-region · 14 statesCHICAGO, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1178766 ACTIVE
Verified linksmuchbetterexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(844) 428-0799Email dispatchPATRICK@MUCHBETTEREXPRESS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-03

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority5 yr active
since 2020
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo42.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.6 yr

Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 5-yr authority, 42% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC safe to load? MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 3535824, MC-1178766) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 29 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 42.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-03.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-03
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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?

As of 2026-07-03, MUCH BETTER EXPRESS TRUCKING INC is active 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 42.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 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 2 power units and 3 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 14 states.