Sweet Express LLC
USDOT 1128178 · MC-459522 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Sweet Express LLC is a company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 429 power units and 325 drivers, which ranks it #25 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 834 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% 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 47 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (25 injuries, 2 fatalities, 45 tow-away), or 11.0 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, livestock, meat and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sweet Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1128178 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-459522 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3050 Breton Rd Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 |
| Phone | (616) 241-9200 |
| First registered | May 12, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1128178.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 326 | 103 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,073 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 21,052,274 miles reported for 2024 – about 49,073 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 325 CDL drivers; 320 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Sweet Express LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 52% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.7% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 17% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 163% higher than average |
| Inspections | 834 | 834 with a driver check, 378 with a vehicle check, 519 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 21, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Load One LLC USDOT 1112473 | Taylor | 483 | 463 | 336 | 12.1% | 21 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| VS Express Inc USDOT 1649745 | Grand Rapids | 148 | 148 | 236 | 33.0% | 14 |
| Alliance Beverage Distributing USDOT 2403655 | Grand Rapids | 124 | 105 | 33 | 16.0% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sweet Express LLC?
Sweet Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 1128178 and operating authority MC-459522.
How many trucks does Sweet Express LLC have?
It reports 429 power units (429 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,073 trailers, with 325 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 25, 2025).
Where is Sweet Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sweet Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 27.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.