MSD Express Inc
USDOT 1484596 · MC-619946 · Elgin, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
MSD Express Inc is a company based in Elgin, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 85 power units and 84 drivers, which ranks it #570 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 177 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 11.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 1 fatality, 4 tow-away), or 4.7 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, meat, us mail, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | MSD Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1484596 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-619946 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 980 Lambert Lane, Elgin, IL 60120 |
| Phone | (630) 828-5858 |
| First registered | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1484596.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 77 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 90 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 4,995,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 58,765 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 84 CDL drivers; 73 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 11 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | MSD Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.3% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 45% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 83% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 177 | 177 with a driver check, 71 with a vehicle check, 86 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 6, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of MSD Express Inc?
MSD Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1484596 and operating authority MC-619946.
How many trucks does MSD Express Inc have?
It reports 85 power units (84 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 84 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 7, 2026).
Where is MSD Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Elgin, Illinois 60120.
What is the out-of-service rate of MSD Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.