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Carrier profile · USDOT 3536976 · MC-1179513

SALEM EXPRESS INC

2 power unitsavg 4.4 yrRegional · 4 statesNEWPORT NEWS, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1179513 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-17

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Operating authority5 yr active
since 2020
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
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

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.4 yr

Model years 2018–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 5-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is SALEM EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is SALEM EXPRESS INC safe to load? SALEM EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3536976, MC-1179513) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-17.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-17
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Frequently asked

What is SALEM EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

SALEM EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3536976, and its motor carrier number is MC-1179513.

Is SALEM EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-17, SALEM EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SALEM EXPRESS INC's safety record?

SALEM EXPRESS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SALEM EXPRESS INC's fleet?

SALEM EXPRESS INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SALEM EXPRESS INC based?

SALEM EXPRESS INC is based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.