Carrier profile · USDOT 162408 · MC-149582 ·

Eastern Express Inc

351 power unitsavg 12 yrNational · 36 statesGRIFFITH, IN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-149582 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
351Power units
254 observed · MCS-150
264Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

351 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

12 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

84 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

Safety and violations

Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.

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

EASTERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 162408) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.

The carrier received 485 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 242 vehicle-level and 485 driver-level — across 36 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 14, 2026.

The carrier has 33 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 11 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.

It reports 351 power units and 351 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 27, 2006 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

EASTERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 162408, and its motor carrier number is MC-149582.

Is EASTERN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026. EASTERN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's safety record?

EASTERN EXPRESS INC has a 31.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 787 roadside inspections, with 33 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is EASTERN EXPRESS INC's fleet?

EASTERN EXPRESS INC operates 351 power units and 351 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is EASTERN EXPRESS INC based?

EASTERN EXPRESS INC is based in GRIFFITH, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 36 states.

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