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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 2044644 · MC021244 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Western Express Forwarding LLC

DBA Western Express · Upper Marlboro, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2010
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (800) 918-7988
31
Power units
30
Drivers
31
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
681K
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
87
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 12.9% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
20.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 20 inspections
Driver out-of-service
12.9%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 31 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
31
Driver inspections
31
Vehicle inspections
20
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC021244
Revocation pending
No
Broker (Property, Household Goods)Common Carrier (Property, Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Mar 14, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Vanliner Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Vanliner Insurance Company
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
31
Power units
31
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers
Annual mileage
681,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2044644
MC / docket
MC-21244
Legal name
Western Express Forwarding LLC
DBA
Western Express
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 11, 2010
Last MCS-150
Apr 27, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
30 (6)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 3 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

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 Western Express Forwarding LLC's USDOT number?

Western Express Forwarding LLC's USDOT number is 2044644 and its docket number is MC021244.

Is Western Express Forwarding LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Western Express Forwarding LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 31 roadside inspections, a 20.0% vehicle and 12.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Western Express Forwarding LLC's fleet?

31 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 27, 2026.

What insurance does Western Express Forwarding LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Vanliner Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Western Express Forwarding LLC located?

Western Express Forwarding LLC is located at 9900 Fallard Court, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772. Phone: (800) 918-7988.

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