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Carrier profile · USDOT 2518976 · MC-874315 · Updated Aug 27, 2026
Total Cargo Express LLC
DBA NOEMI ROMERO
25 power unitsavg 11.8 yrLocal · 2 statesSAN DIEGO, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-874315 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
176Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 27, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 12 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 449 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1212 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2518976) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 27, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 9, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
The carrier received 317 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 264 vehicle-level and 316 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 27, 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 Aug 27, 2026.
It reports 25 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 17, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 2518976, and its motor carrier number is MC-874315.
Is TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 27, 2026, TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC has a 21.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 449 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC operates 25 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC based?
TOTAL CARGO EXPRESS LLC is based in SAN DIEGO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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