Eljo Express LLC
USDOT 1126734 · MC-459546 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Eljo Express LLC is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 350 power units and 350 drivers, which ranks it #87 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 20 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 10.0% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, fresh produce, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Eljo Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1126734 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-459546 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3515 W Dallas St Apt 5043, Houston, TX 77019 |
| Phone | (210) 535-9844 |
| First registered | May 7, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1126734.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 350 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 387,563 miles reported for 2026 – about 1,107 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 350 CDL drivers; 350 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Eljo Express LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 18.3% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 10.0% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 396% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 20 | 20 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 14 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: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Eljo Express LLC?
Eljo Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 1126734 and operating authority MC-459546.
How many trucks does Eljo Express LLC have?
It reports 350 power units (350 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 350 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 23, 2026).
Where is Eljo Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77019.
What is the out-of-service rate of Eljo Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 10.0% 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.