Carrier profile · USDOT 1128178 · MC459522 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sweet Express LLC

Grand Rapids, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2003
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+10 more
429
Power units
325
Drivers
838
Inspections · 24 mo
46
Crashes · 24 mo
21M
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
72
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 2 fatal crashes in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 27.9% 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 rates12/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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
27.9%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 106 of 380 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 14 of 838 inspections
Crashes
46
2 fatal16 injury43 tow-away
Crash rate 1.09 per 1M mi
Total inspections
838
Driver inspections
838
Vehicle inspections
380
People injured
27
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2016)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC459522
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
429
Power units
429
Trucks
326
Tractors owned
1,073
Trailers owned
325
Drivers
325
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionAuto Parts
Annual mileage
21,052,274 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1128178
MC / docket
MC-459522
Legal name
Sweet Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 12, 2003
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
325 (325)
Hazmat
Yes
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 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (616) 241-9200
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Frequently asked

What is Sweet Express LLC's USDOT number?

Sweet Express LLC's USDOT number is 1128178 and its docket number is MC459522.

Is Sweet Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Sweet Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 838 roadside inspections, a 27.9% vehicle and 1.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 46 reportable crashes (2 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Sweet Express LLC's fleet?

429 power units and 325 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2025.

What insurance does Sweet Express LLC carry?

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

Where is Sweet Express LLC located?

Sweet Express LLC is located at 3050 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512. Phone: (616) 241-9200.

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