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Carrier profile · USDOT 1827650 · MC662991 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Material Express Inc

Houston, TX · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionSand,gravel,cement
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (713) 926-0500
72
Power units
49
Drivers
66
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
3.3M
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
19.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 12 of 62 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 64 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.31 per 1M mi
Total inspections
66
Driver inspections
64
Vehicle inspections
62
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
MC662991
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 9, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Third Coast Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
72
Power units
72
Trucks
44
Tractors owned
56
Trailers owned
49
Drivers
49
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionSand,gravel,cement
Annual mileage
3,275,000 mi (2013)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1827650
MC / docket
MC-662991
Legal name
Material Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Nov 6, 2008
Last MCS-150
Apr 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
49 (49)
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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (713) 926-0500
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Material Express Inc's USDOT number?

Material Express Inc's USDOT number is 1827650 and its docket number is MC662991.

Is Material Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Material Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 66 roadside inspections, a 19.4% vehicle and 1.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Material Express Inc's fleet?

72 power units and 49 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 2, 2025.

What insurance does Material Express Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Third Coast Insurance Company.

Where is Material Express Inc located?

Material Express Inc is located at 2929 Antoine, Houston, TX, 77092. Phone: (713) 926-0500.

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