Carrier profile · USDOT 1383267 · MC527234 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

DF Express Inc

Bismarck, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority inactiveSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal Containers+10 more
6
Power units
6
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
961K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
64
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Vehicle OOS well above average: 42.9% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
42.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.52 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2015)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC527234
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFrac Sand
Annual mileage
961,285 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1383267
MC / docket
MC-527234, FF-13904
Legal name
DF Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 13, 2005
Last MCS-150
Nov 7, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (701) 390-4245

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Frequently asked

What is DF Express Inc's USDOT number?

DF Express Inc's USDOT number is 1383267 and its docket number is MC527234.

Is DF Express Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is DF Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 42.9% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is DF Express Inc's fleet?

6 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 7, 2025.

Where is DF Express Inc located?

DF Express Inc is located at 821 80TH St NE, Bismarck, ND, 58501. Phone: (701) 390-4245.

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