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Carrier profile · USDOT 1171546 · MC-469843 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
PAUL EXPRESS INC
7 power unitsavg 9.6 yrRegional · 7 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-469843 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
2009–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average21.1% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 2009–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PAUL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1171546) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk 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 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 25, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 3, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PAUL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
PAUL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1171546, and its motor carrier number is MC-469843.
Is PAUL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, PAUL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PAUL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
PAUL EXPRESS INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PAUL EXPRESS INC's fleet?
PAUL EXPRESS INC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PAUL EXPRESS INC based?
PAUL EXPRESS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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