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Carrier profile · USDOT 1827650 · MC-662991 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Material Express Inc
72 power unitsavg 14 yrLocal · 1 statesHOUSTON, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-662991 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
72Power units
37 observed · MCS-150
38Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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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 18 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 112 inspections.
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo19.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MATERIAL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1827650) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 9, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 19.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 66 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 62 vehicle-level and 64 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 72 power units and 49 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 2, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MATERIAL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
MATERIAL EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1827650, and its motor carrier number is MC-662991.
Is MATERIAL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, MATERIAL EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MATERIAL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MATERIAL EXPRESS INC has a 19.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 112 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MATERIAL EXPRESS INC's fleet?
MATERIAL EXPRESS INC operates 72 power units and 49 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MATERIAL EXPRESS INC based?
MATERIAL EXPRESS INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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