Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile
Nighthawk Express LLC
- USDOT
- 4001718
- MC
- 1504173
DBA CHORDEILINAE
Inspected in 6 jurisdictionsKENT, OH
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
10Reported power
7 seen in inspections
7Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.28.6% of driver inspections out of service
Driver out-of-service rate well above average
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
10Reported power
7 seen in inspections
7Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6 yr
Model years 2000–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
3 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2022. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 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
NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4001718) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 6 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 4, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 4001718, and its motor carrier number is MC-1504173.
Is NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC has a 50.0% 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 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC based?
NIGHTHAWK EXPRESS LLC is based in KENT, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 jurisdictions.