Carrier profile · USDOT 567223 · MC277485 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Williams Express Inc

Williams, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+8 more
15
Power units
20
Drivers
62
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.6M
Annual miles
32 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
17.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 29 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 62 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.32 per 1M mi
Total inspections
62
Driver inspections
62
Vehicle inspections
29
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC277485
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. Sep 20, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
15
Power units
15
Trucks
14
Tractors owned
42
Trailers owned
20
Drivers
20
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
1,555,548 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
567223
MC / docket
MC-277485
Legal name
Williams Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 23, 1994
Last MCS-150
Apr 7, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
20 (20)
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 · (218) 783-6795

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Frequently asked

What is Williams Express Inc's USDOT number?

Williams Express Inc's USDOT number is 567223 and its docket number is MC277485.

Is Williams Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Williams Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 62 roadside inspections, a 17.2% vehicle and 1.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Williams Express Inc's fleet?

15 power units and 20 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 7, 2026.

What insurance does Williams Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Williams Express Inc located?

Williams Express Inc is located at 245 State Highway 11, Williams, MN, 56686. Phone: (218) 783-6795.

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