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Carrier profile · USDOT 520251 · MC-262686 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC
8 power unitsavg 4.7 yrLocal · 2 statesDURHAM, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-262686 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 17 inspections.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.020.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 520251) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 23, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 520251, and its motor carrier number is MC-262686.
Is NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC's safety record?
NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 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 NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC's fleet?
NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC operates 8 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC based?
NORTH STATE EXPRESS INC is based in DURHAM, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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