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Carrier profile · USDOT 53773 · FF-2580 · Updated 07/24/2026

CRST EXPEDITED INC

DBA CRST THE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION INC

4,362 power unitsavg 6.2 yrNational · 49 statesCEDAR RAPIDS, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEFF-2580 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4,362Power units
2,327 observed · MCS-150
3,024Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(319) 396-4400Email dispatchrmorris@crst.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-24

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

Established 52 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo21.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal144
200 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

4,362 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 22% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CRST EXPEDITED INC safe to work with?

Is CRST EXPEDITED INC safe to load? CRST EXPEDITED INC (USDOT 53773, FF-2580) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, operating 4,362 power units and 4,082 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 8,965 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 21.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 200 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-24
CECRST EXPEDITED INC 70
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Frequently asked

What is CRST EXPEDITED INC's USDOT number?

CRST EXPEDITED INC's USDOT number is 53773, and its motor carrier number is FF-2580.

Is CRST EXPEDITED INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-24, CRST EXPEDITED INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CRST EXPEDITED INC's safety record?

CRST EXPEDITED INC has a 21.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8,965 roadside inspections, with 200 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is CRST EXPEDITED INC's fleet?

CRST EXPEDITED INC operates 4,362 power units and 4,082 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CRST EXPEDITED INC based?

CRST EXPEDITED INC is based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 49 states.

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