Carrier profile · USDOT 861637 · MC373103 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chinati Express LP

Socorro, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+12 more
11
Power units
11
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
380K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
16.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 9 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2016)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC373103
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 30, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Starstone National Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
11
Power units
11
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
11
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionEdible Oil
Annual mileage
380,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
861637
MC / docket
MC-373103
Legal name
Chinati Express LP
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 9, 2000
Last MCS-150
Sep 23, 2025
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
11 (11)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (915) 872-9596

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Frequently asked

What is Chinati Express LP's USDOT number?

Chinati Express LP's USDOT number is 861637 and its docket number is MC373103.

Is Chinati Express LP authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Chinati Express LP's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Chinati Express LP's fleet?

11 power units and 11 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 23, 2025.

What insurance does Chinati Express LP carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Starstone National Insurance Company.

Where is Chinati Express LP located?

Chinati Express LP is located at 264 N Nevarez, Socorro, TX, 79927. Phone: (915) 872-9596.

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