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Carrier profile · USDOT 2155076 · MC-749207 · Updated 06/13/2026

GAINES EXPRESS LLC

10 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 4 statesHICKORY, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-749207 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksgainesexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2014–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(828) 358-3366Email dispatchcgaines@gainesexpress.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration15 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo46.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 2014–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

15 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 15-yr registration, 46% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is GAINES EXPRESS LLC safe to work with?

Is GAINES EXPRESS LLC safe to load? GAINES EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2155076, MC-749207) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HICKORY, NC, operating 10 power units and 45 drivers. Operating authority has been active 15 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 93 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 46.2% (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 (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is GAINES EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?

GAINES EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 2155076, and its motor carrier number is MC-749207.

Is GAINES EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, GAINES EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is GAINES EXPRESS LLC's safety record?

GAINES EXPRESS LLC has a 46.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 93 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is GAINES EXPRESS LLC's fleet?

GAINES EXPRESS LLC operates 10 power units and 45 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is GAINES EXPRESS LLC based?

GAINES EXPRESS LLC is based in HICKORY, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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