Carrier profile · USDOT 1471034 · MC-555470 · Updated Jul 18, 2026

HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC

3 power unitsavg 13 yrRegional · 7 statesPLAINFIELD, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-555470 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration20 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo66.7%
▲ 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

Owner-operator

3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC.

HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1471034) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 6, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.

It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 6, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1471034, and its motor carrier number is MC-555470.

Is HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?

HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?

HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC based?

HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC is based in PLAINFIELD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.

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