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Carrier profile · USDOT 838117 · MC-366258 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
ROYAL EXPRESS INC
140 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 29 statesLAREDO, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-366258 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
140Power units
281 observed · MCS-150
460Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 27 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1999.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1350 inspections.
USDOT registration2626 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
18 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ROYAL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 838117) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 13, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 676 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 474 vehicle-level and 676 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 140 power units and 151 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 16, 2017 in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ROYAL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 838117, and its motor carrier number is MC-366258.
Is ROYAL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 30, 2026, ROYAL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ROYAL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC has a 16.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,350 roadside inspections, with 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ROYAL EXPRESS INC's fleet?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC operates 140 power units and 151 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ROYAL EXPRESS INC based?
ROYAL EXPRESS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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