Certified Express Inc
USDOT 1091406 · MC-451045 · Neosho, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Certified Express Inc (dba Cei) is a company based in Neosho, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 282 power units and 294 drivers, which ranks it #33 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 363 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 14.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 24 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 1 fatality, 24 tow-away), or 8.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, liquids / gases, livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Certified Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Cei |
| USDOT number | 1091406 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-451045 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 11817 Kentucky Rd, Neosho, MO 64850 |
| Phone | (417) 451-6162 |
| First registered | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1091406.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 238 | 44 | 0 |
| Trailers | 965 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 25,769,447 miles reported for 2025 – about 91,381 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 294 CDL drivers; 294 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Certified Express Inc | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.4% | 18.3% | 15.8% | 22% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.5 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 105% higher than average |
| Inspections | 363 | 363 with a driver check, 195 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Certified Express Inc?
Certified Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1091406 and operating authority MC-451045.
How many trucks does Certified Express Inc have?
It reports 282 power units (282 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 965 trailers, with 294 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Certified Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Neosho, Missouri 64850.
What is the out-of-service rate of Certified Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.