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Carrier profile · USDOT 916352 · MC-481985 · Updated 06/13/2026

DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC

DBA DOLPHIN EXPRESS

13 power unitsavg 8.1 yrLocal · 1 statesNORWALK, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-481985 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksdolphinexp.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2015–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(562) 868-9055Email dispatchgeorge@dolphinexp.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority25 yr active
since 2000
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.4%
▲ 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

Asset-based

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.1 yr

Model years 2015–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

25 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 25-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC safe to load? DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 916352, MC-481985) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in NORWALK, CA, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 25 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 48 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DTDOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 916352, and its motor carrier number is MC-481985.

Is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC has a 29.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 48 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC operates 13 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC based?

DOLPHIN TRANSPORT INC is based in NORWALK, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.