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Carrier profile · USDOT 1769704 · MC-599500 · Updated 07/24/2026
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
45 power unitsavg 6.9 yrNational · 20 statesBUCKEYE, AZ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-599500 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
61 observed · MCS-150
106Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.9Avg age (yr)
2008–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-24
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 18 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 514 inspections.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.911.9 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
9 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.9 yr
Model years 2008–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC safe to work with?
Is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC safe to load? SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1769704, MC-599500) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BUCKEYE, AZ, operating 45 power units and 40 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 514 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-24.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-24
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Frequently asked
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1769704, and its motor carrier number is MC-599500.
Is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-24, SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC has a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 514 roadside inspections, with 9 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 SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC operates 45 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC based?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is based in BUCKEYE, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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