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Carrier profile · USDOT 3758096 · MC1336762 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ara Express LLC

Melvindale, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2021
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (313) 213-1743
190
Power units
140
Drivers
53
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
2.9M
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
20.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 6 of 29 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 53 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal1 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 0.85 per 1M mi
Total inspections
53
Driver inspections
53
Vehicle inspections
29
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC1336762
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
190
Power units
190
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
140
Drivers
140
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
2,948,316 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3758096
MC / docket
MC-1336762
Legal name
Ara Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 3, 2021
Last MCS-150
Sep 17, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
140 (140)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (313) 213-1743
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Ara Express LLC's USDOT number?

Ara Express LLC's USDOT number is 3758096 and its docket number is MC1336762.

Is Ara Express LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Ara Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 53 roadside inspections, a 20.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ara Express LLC's fleet?

190 power units and 140 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 17, 2025.

Where is Ara Express LLC located?

Ara Express LLC is located at 18201 Robert St, Melvindale, MI, 48122. Phone: (313) 213-1743.

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