Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3091160 · MC-71742 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
PTL Express Inc
1 power unitavg 3.5 yrRegional · 7 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA57/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-71742 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.5Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average23.1% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average11.1% vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration88 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo23.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.5 yr
Model years 2018–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PTL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3091160) has a Vektor safety score of 57/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 10, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PTL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
PTL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3091160, and its motor carrier number is MC-71742.
Is PTL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, PTL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PTL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
PTL EXPRESS INC has a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 49 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 57/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PTL EXPRESS INC's fleet?
PTL EXPRESS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PTL EXPRESS INC based?
PTL EXPRESS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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