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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 9853 · MC139496 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dependable Highway Express Inc

DBA Dhe · Los Angeles, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (323) 362-9399
312
Power units
240
Drivers
1,259
Inspections · 24 mo
15
Crashes · 24 mo
34M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Contact details shared with 5 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
3.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 44 of 1,178 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.2%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 245 inspections
Crashes
15
0 fatal7 injury15 tow-away
Crash rate 0.22 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1,259
Driver inspections
245
Vehicle inspections
1,178
People injured
10
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1989)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC139496
Revocation pending
No
Broker (Property)Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · American Alternative Insurance Corporation

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
312
Power units
312
Trucks
260
Tractors owned
260
Trailers owned
240
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionFurniture
Annual mileage
34,280,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
9853
MC / docket
MC-139496, MC-38450
Legal name
Dependable Highway Express Inc
DBA
Dhe
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
240 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 5 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Dependable Highway Express Inc's USDOT number?

Dependable Highway Express Inc's USDOT number is 9853 and its docket number is MC139496.

Is Dependable Highway Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Dependable Highway Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1,259 roadside inspections, a 3.7% vehicle and 1.2% driver out-of-service rate, and 15 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dependable Highway Express Inc's fleet?

312 power units and 240 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2026.

What insurance does Dependable Highway Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Dependable Highway Express Inc located?

Dependable Highway Express Inc is located at 2555 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90023. Phone: (323) 362-9399.

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