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Carrier profile · USDOT 4232687 · MC-1637790 · Updated Aug 16, 2026
Milky Way Express Inc
7 power unitsavg 2.1 yrRegional · 7 statesLAKE IN THE HILLS, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1637790 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.1Avg age (yr)
2020–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 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 peersNewer
2.1 yr
Model years 2020–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 4232687) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 16, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY effective May 7, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 16, 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 16, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 4232687, and its motor carrier number is MC-1637790.
Is MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 16, 2026, MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC based?
MILKY WAY EXPRESS INC is based in LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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