Carrier profile · USDOT 1769704 · MC599500 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Smartway Express Inc

Phoenix, AZ · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
45
Power units
40
Drivers
314
Inspections · 24 mo
8
Crashes · 24 mo
6.5M
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
13.5%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 26 of 192 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 8 of 311 inspections
Crashes
8
0 fatal1 injury8 tow-away
Crash rate 0.62 per 1M mi
Total inspections
314
Driver inspections
311
Vehicle inspections
192
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2021)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC599500
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Feb 27, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Third Coast Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
45
Power units
45
Trucks
45
Tractors owned
45
Trailers owned
40
Drivers
40
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
6,456,944 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1769704
MC / docket
MC-599500
Legal name
Smartway Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 7, 2008
Last MCS-150
May 6, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
40 (40)
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 · (559) 272-3500
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Smartway Express Inc's USDOT number?

Smartway Express Inc's USDOT number is 1769704 and its docket number is MC599500.

Is Smartway Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Smartway Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 314 roadside inspections, a 13.5% vehicle and 2.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 8 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Smartway Express Inc's fleet?

45 power units and 40 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 6, 2025.

What insurance does Smartway Express Inc carry?

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

Where is Smartway Express Inc located?

Smartway Express Inc is located at 825 S 63rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85043. Phone: (559) 272-3500.

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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.