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Carrier profile · USDOT 2902602 · MC-976689 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Max Express Cargo Inc
DBA ME CARGO INC
13 power unitsavg 8.1 yrMulti-region · 13 statesCRYSTAL LAKE, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-976689 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2011–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 39 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 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
8.1 yr
Model years 2011–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC (USDOT 2902602) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 3, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC's USDOT number?
MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC's USDOT number is 2902602, and its motor carrier number is MC-976689.
Is MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC's safety record?
MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 39 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC's fleet?
MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC operates 13 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC based?
MAX EXPRESS CARGO INC is based in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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