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SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC

USDOT 289876 · MC-198624 · 1015 WEST CITY LIMITS, HUGOTON, KS 67951

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 4, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 4 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 39 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1987.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 81 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Mar 22, 2005)
Authority age
39 yr
Registered
Apr 8, 1987
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(620) 544-7500
Email
dougm@martintruckinginc.com
Website
martintruckinginc.com
Address
1015 WEST CITY LIMITS, HUGOTON, KS 67951

Fleet

Power units
28
Drivers
29
Observed units
42
Avg fleet age
12.8 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$5M
Cargo on file
Yes
Cargo limit
$5M
Bond on file
No
Lapses
2

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
10.2% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
1.8% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
56
Crashes
2
Fatal crashes
4
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving1.1542%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.1530%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness00%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance3.7545%Vektor est.