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Carrier profile · USDOT 3498673 · MC1154015 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cara Express Inc

Plainfield, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2020
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeat+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (630) 740-9598
22
Power units
24
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
465K
Annual miles
6 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1154015
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 21, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Geico Marine Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
22
Power units
22
Trucks
22
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
24
Drivers
24
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
464,730 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3498673
MC / docket
MC-1154015
Legal name
Cara Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 3, 2020
Last MCS-150
Jun 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
24 (24)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Cara Express Inc's USDOT number?

Cara Express Inc's USDOT number is 3498673 and its docket number is MC1154015.

Is Cara Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Cara Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Cara Express Inc's fleet?

22 power units and 24 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 6, 2025.

What insurance does Cara Express Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico Marine Insurance Company.

Where is Cara Express Inc located?

Cara Express Inc is located at 12702 Shenandoah Trl, Plainfield, IL, 60585. Phone: (630) 740-9598.

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