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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 162408 · MC149582 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Eastern Express Inc

Griffith, IN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$4M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (219) 838-0000
702
Power units
351
Drivers
474
Inspections · 24 mo
32
Crashes · 24 mo
23M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 31.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
31.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 75 of 240 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.5%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 7 of 474 inspections
Crashes
32
1 fatal11 injury30 tow-away
Crash rate 0.68 per 1M mi
Total inspections
474
Driver inspections
474
Vehicle inspections
240
People injured
13
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC149582
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$4,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $4,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Agcs Marine Insurance Company
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
702
Power units
351
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
351
Drivers
351
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersConstruction
Annual mileage
23,478,715 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
162408
MC / docket
MC-149582
Legal name
Eastern Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 6, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
351 (351)
Hazmat
No
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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Eastern Express Inc's USDOT number?

Eastern Express Inc's USDOT number is 162408 and its docket number is MC149582.

Is Eastern Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Eastern Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 474 roadside inspections, a 31.3% vehicle and 1.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 32 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Eastern Express Inc's fleet?

702 power units and 351 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 6, 2026.

What insurance does Eastern Express Inc carry?

$4,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is Eastern Express Inc located?

Eastern Express Inc is located at 312 W 35TH Ave, Griffith, IN, 46319-1004. Phone: (219) 838-0000.

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