Joe Tex Xpress LLC
USDOT 1254608 · MC-491720 · Mount Vernon, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Joe Tex Xpress LLC is a company based in Mount Vernon, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 92 power units and 29 drivers, which ranks it #426 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 110 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 24.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 7.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Joe Tex Xpress LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1254608 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-491720 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 619 West Rutherford St, Mount Vernon, TX 75457 |
| Phone | (903) 537-7100 |
| First registered | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1254608.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 40 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 82 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.32 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 2,478,118 miles reported for 2025 – about 26,936 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 29 CDL drivers; 24 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Joe Tex Xpress LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.7% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 21% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 110 | 110 with a driver check, 81 with a vehicle check, 87 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 13, 2014) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Joe Tex Xpress LLC?
Joe Tex Xpress LLC is registered with USDOT number 1254608 and operating authority MC-491720.
How many trucks does Joe Tex Xpress LLC have?
It reports 92 power units (46 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 82 trailers, with 29 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 3, 2026).
Where is Joe Tex Xpress LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Vernon, Texas 75457.
What is the out-of-service rate of Joe Tex Xpress LLC?
Over 24 months, 24.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.