Usko Express Inc
USDOT 1499885 · MC-563453 · Independence, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Usko Express Inc is a company based in Independence, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 324 power units and 324 drivers, which ranks it #27 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 459 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 1.5 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, meat, garbage / refuse, us mail, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Usko Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1499885 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-563453 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 201 E Partridge Ave Ste 400, Independence, MO 64055 |
| Phone | (916) 515-8065 |
| First registered | May 10, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1499885.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 324 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 328 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 21,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 64,815 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 324 CDL drivers; 324 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 | Usko Express Inc | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.8% | 18.3% | 15.8% | 41% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 57% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.5 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 63% lower than average |
| Inspections | 459 | 459 with a driver check, 223 with a vehicle check, 210 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| 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: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Usko Express Inc?
Usko Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1499885 and operating authority MC-563453.
How many trucks does Usko Express Inc have?
It reports 324 power units (324 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 328 trailers, with 324 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 19, 2026).
Where is Usko Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Independence, Missouri 64055.
What is the out-of-service rate of Usko Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.