ROYAL EXPRESS INC
ROYAL EXPRESS INC
- USDOT Number
- 838117
- Docket / MC #
- MC-366258
- Headquarters
- LAREDO, TX
- Fleet & VINs
- 140 Trucks · 633 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: NONEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 5
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $1,000,000 On FilePolicy #SOA0197822347300Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 70 / 380 | 18.4% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 17 / 548 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 1999-11-05
- Last MCS-150: 2026-09-17
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 1Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 27 years ago in Laredo, TX, ROYAL EXPRESS INC operates 140 reported power units (633 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 548 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Flatbed equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across TX (71%), AR (13%), US (6%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is SATISFACTORY; 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 18.4% across 380 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 3.1% across 548 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 16 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 8 injury, 15 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $1,000,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS2535N3****** | UTILITY TR | Dry Van | TX | 2026-10-27 |
| 4V4NC9EH7PN****** | VOLVO | Power Tractor | TX | 2026-10-27 |
| 5V8VC5327HM****** | VAN GUARD | Dry Van | ME | 2026-10-14 |
| 4V4NC9EHXNN****** | VOLV | Power Tractor | TX | 2026-10-14 |
| 4V4NC9EH9NN****** | VOLV | Power Tractor | TX | 2026-09-29 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Sutton Specialty Insurance Company | SOA0197822347300 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2026-07-27 |
| BMC-91X | BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BRKMR202400204 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2025-08-13 |