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Carrier profile · USDOT 1169936 · MC-469566 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Advantage Express Inc
22 power unitsavg 9.8 yrNational · 19 statesKENT, WA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-469566 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
28 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 118 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1169936) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 63 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 63 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 31, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 12, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1169936, and its motor carrier number is MC-469566.
Is ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC has a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 118 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC's fleet?
ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC operates 22 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC based?
ADVANTAGE EXPRESS INC is based in KENT, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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