Panhandle Express LLC
USDOT 1592966 · MC-589383 · Hereford, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Panhandle Express LLC is a company based in Hereford, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 102 power units and 59 drivers, which ranks it #372 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 148 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 5.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Panhandle Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1592966 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-589383 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3931 US Hwy 60, Hereford, TX 79045 |
| Phone | (806) 364-2021 |
| First registered | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1592966.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 86 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 146 | 7 | 0 |
- 0.58 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 6,060,767 miles reported for 2026 – about 59,419 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 59 CDL drivers; 59 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Panhandle Express LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 71% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 34% lower than average |
| Inspections | 148 | 148 with a driver check, 145 with a vehicle check, 72 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: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Panhandle Express LLC?
Panhandle Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 1592966 and operating authority MC-589383.
How many trucks does Panhandle Express LLC have?
It reports 102 power units (90 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 153 trailers, with 59 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 30, 2026).
Where is Panhandle Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Hereford, Texas 79045.
What is the out-of-service rate of Panhandle Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 5.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.