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Carrier profile · USDOT 3525590 · MC-1171810 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Smartway Express Inc
20 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 30 statesJOLIET, IL93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1171810 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
41 observed · MCS-150
43Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · 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.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo32.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3525590) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 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 no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 89 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 40 vehicle-level and 89 driver-level — across 30 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 26 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3525590, and its motor carrier number is MC-1171810.
Is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC has a 32.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 93 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC operates 20 power units and 26 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC based?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is based in JOLIET, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 30 states.
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