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Carrier profile · USDOT 1769704 · MC-599500 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Smartway Express Inc
45 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 18 statesPHOENIX, AZ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-599500 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
60 observed · MCS-150
109Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2008–2025 · 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 530 inspections.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
8 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 2008–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1769704) 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 contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 27, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 314 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 191 vehicle-level and 311 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 8 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 45 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 14, 2021 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1769704, and its motor carrier number is MC-599500.
Is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 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 13.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 530 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC operates 45 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC based?
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is based in PHOENIX, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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