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Carrier profile · USDOT 4168399 · MC-1602835 · Updated 06/21/2026

MSL EXPRESS INC

15 power unitsavg 5.5 yrNational · 36 statesPALATINE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1602835 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
57 observed · MCS-150
98Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Operating authority2 yr active
since 2023
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo18.9%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.5 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

2 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 2-yr authority, 19% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is MSL EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is MSL EXPRESS INC safe to load? MSL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 4168399, MC-1602835) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in PALATINE, IL, operating 15 power units and 18 drivers. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 122 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 18.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is MSL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

MSL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 4168399, and its motor carrier number is MC-1602835.

Is MSL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, MSL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MSL EXPRESS INC's safety record?

MSL EXPRESS INC has a 18.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 122 roadside inspections, with 5 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 MSL EXPRESS INC's fleet?

MSL EXPRESS INC operates 15 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MSL EXPRESS INC based?

MSL EXPRESS INC is based in PALATINE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 36 states.