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Carrier profile · USDOT 1592966 · MC-589383 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
Panhandle Express LLC
90 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 5 statesHEREFORD, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-589383 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
90Power units
71 observed · MCS-150
76Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
Clear to load
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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 20 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 214 inspections.
USDOT registration1919 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1592966) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 140 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 137 vehicle-level and 140 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 90 power units and 59 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 30, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 1592966, and its motor carrier number is MC-589383.
Is PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC has a 6.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 214 roadside inspections, with 3 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 PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC operates 90 power units and 59 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC based?
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC is based in HEREFORD, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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