Carrier profile · USDOT 4001718 · MC1504173 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Nighthawk Express LLC

DBA Chordeilinae · Kent, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2022
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesClass 9 Non-Bulk Ice
10
Power units
10
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
61K
Annual miles
3 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
Review before loading

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% 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 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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1504173
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 21, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
10
Drivers
10
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesClass 9 Non-Bulk Ice
Annual mileage
61,211 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4001718
MC / docket
MC-1504173
Legal name
Nighthawk Express LLC
DBA
Chordeilinae
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 22, 2022
Last MCS-150
Jun 29, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
10 (10)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Nighthawk Express LLC's USDOT number?

Nighthawk Express LLC's USDOT number is 4001718 and its docket number is MC1504173.

Is Nighthawk Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Nighthawk Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Nighthawk Express LLC's fleet?

10 power units and 10 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 29, 2026.

What insurance does Nighthawk Express LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc.

Where is Nighthawk Express LLC located?

Nighthawk Express LLC is located at 483 S Marigold Ln, Kent, OH, 44240. Phone: (440) 481-1221.

Similar carriers in Ohio

All Ohio carriers →

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.