Carrier profile · USDOT 3544924 · MC-1185003 · Updated Jun 21, 2026

TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC

DBA TRANSCOAST EXPRESS

2 power unitsavg 1.5 yrRegional · 5 statesELMHURST, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1185003 ACTIVE
Verified linkstranscoast.netFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
1.5Avg age (yr)
2022–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(708) 575-1568Email dispatchinfo@transcoast.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026

Clear to load

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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration5 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

1.5 yr

Model years 2022–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC.

TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3544924) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.

It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 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 21, 2026.

It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 29, 2025.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3544924, and its motor carrier number is MC-1185003.

Is TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC's safety record?

TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC's fleet?

TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC based?

TRANSCOAST EXPRESS INC is based in ELMHURST, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.

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