Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
351 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Eastern Express IncUSDOT 162408GRIFFITH, IN
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
351Reported power
253 seen in inspections
261Trailers seen
Inspection records
12.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.32.1% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
351Reported power
253 seen in inspections
261Trailers seen
Inspection records
12.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
12.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
52 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1974. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
84 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
EASTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 162408) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 483 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 243 vehicle-level and 483 driver-level — across 34 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 30 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 11 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 351 power units and 351 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 27, 2006 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 162408, and its motor carrier number is MC-149582.
Is EASTERN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. EASTERN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: Active; Broker: Active.
What is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's safety record?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC has a 32.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 800 roadside inspections, with 30 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's fleet?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC operates 351 power units and 351 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EASTERN EXPRESS INC based?
EASTERN EXPRESS INC is based in GRIFFITH, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 34 jurisdictions.
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