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Carrier profile · USDOT 1101044 · MC454548 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Red Light Express Inc

Chester, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2003
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (573) 768-0340
14
Power units
7
Drivers
68
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
1.5M
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 46.7% 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
46.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 15 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.5%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 68 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal2 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 1.62 per 1M mi
Total inspections
68
Driver inspections
68
Vehicle inspections
15
People injured
5
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
MC454548
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. Jun 13, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
14
Power units
7
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
15
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilities
Annual mileage
1,541,027 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1101044
MC / docket
MC-454548
Legal name
Red Light Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 27, 2003
Last MCS-150
Apr 16, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
7 (7)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (573) 768-0340
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Red Light Express Inc's USDOT number?

Red Light Express Inc's USDOT number is 1101044 and its docket number is MC454548.

Is Red Light Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Red Light Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 68 roadside inspections, a 46.7% vehicle and 1.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Red Light Express Inc's fleet?

14 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 16, 2026.

What insurance does Red Light Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Red Light Express Inc located?

Red Light Express Inc is located at 468 West Holmes, Chester, IL, 62233. Phone: (573) 768-0340.

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