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Carrier profile · USDOT 256401 · MC181796 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sunrise Express Inc

Grand Island, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1985
Authority active$2M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 381-2251
92
Power units
111
Drivers
240
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
1.3M
Annual miles
41 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
7.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 6 of 78 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 240 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal3 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 1.94 per 1M mi
Total inspections
240
Driver inspections
240
Vehicle inspections
78
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC181796
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$2,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 23, 2012Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $2,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
92
Power units
92
Trucks
92
Tractors owned
500
Trailers owned
111
Drivers
111
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsConstructionBattery
Annual mileage
1,291,620 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
256401
MC / docket
MC-181796, MC-77312851, MC-181796
Legal name
Sunrise Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 11, 1985
Last MCS-150
Apr 13, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
111 (111)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (308) 381-2251

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Sunrise Express Inc's USDOT number?

Sunrise Express Inc's USDOT number is 256401 and its docket number is MC181796.

Is Sunrise Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Sunrise Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 240 roadside inspections, a 7.7% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Sunrise Express Inc's fleet?

92 power units and 111 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 13, 2026.

What insurance does Sunrise Express Inc carry?

$2,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Sunrise Express Inc located?

Sunrise Express Inc is located at 1420 Ada Street, Grand Island, NE, 68803. Phone: (308) 381-2251.

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