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Carrier profile · USDOT 479520 · MC-252127 · Updated Aug 21, 2026
Trade Wind Express Inc
DBA ENTOURAGE TRUCKING
16 power unitsavg 5.5 yrRegional · 5 statesSHELBY, OH100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-252127 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2019–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 34 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1992.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 68 inspections.
USDOT registration3434 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo19.1%
▼ 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
5.5 yr
Model years 2019–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC (USDOT 479520) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. effective Mar 31, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 19.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 21, 2026.
The carrier received 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 29 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 21, 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 21, 2026.
It reports 16 power units and 14 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 19, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 23, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Aug 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 479520, and its motor carrier number is MC-252127.
Is TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 21, 2026, TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC's safety record?
TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC has a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 68 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC's fleet?
TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC operates 16 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC based?
TRADE WIND EXPRESS INC is based in SHELBY, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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