Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4554943 · MC-1809567 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Defender Express Inc
1 power unitavg 9.3 yrRegional · 3 statesMORENO VALLEY, CA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1809567 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
9.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
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New entrant, limited track recordRegistered under a year ago with few inspections — limited public safety history to evaluate.Not enough inspection history to rate3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration00 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.3 yr
Model years 2014–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
0 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2026 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DEFENDER EXPRESS INC (USDOT 4554943) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC effective Apr 13, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 24, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DEFENDER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
DEFENDER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 4554943, and its motor carrier number is MC-1809567.
Is DEFENDER EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, DEFENDER EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DEFENDER EXPRESS INC's safety record?
DEFENDER EXPRESS INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is DEFENDER EXPRESS INC's fleet?
DEFENDER EXPRESS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEFENDER EXPRESS INC based?
DEFENDER EXPRESS INC is based in MORENO VALLEY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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