Balkan Express LLC
USDOT 1597774 · MC-591082 · Fort Worth, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Balkan Express LLC is a company based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 145 power units and 160 drivers, which ranks it #257 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 309 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 25.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.1 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, building materials, us mail, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products, construction.
Is this your company?
Claim the Balkan Express LLC profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Fort Worth and Texas pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Texas carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Balkan Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1597774 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-591082 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2560 E Long Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76137 |
| Phone | (817) 924-1410 |
| First registered | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1597774.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 145 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 264 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 16,100,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 111,034 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 160 CDL drivers; 160 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 | Balkan Express LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 35% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 24% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 309 | 309 with a driver check, 145 with a vehicle check, 235 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 15, 2021) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Texas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Texas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felher Transportation Inc USDOT 2791893 | El Paso | 170 | 84 | 158 | 20.2% | 6 |
| 2131 Transportation LLC USDOT 3762851 | Saginaw | 130 | 130 | 174 | 26.0% | 14 |
| E D C Transportation LLC USDOT 1699067 | El Paso | 132 | 180 | 447 | 8.1% | 10 |
| Ta Services Inc USDOT 1847188 | Mansfield | 185 | 161 | 25 | 61.1% | 2 |
| Frost Freight Inc USDOT 1540868 | Laredo | 155 | 181 | 382 | 26.7% | 12 |
| All Time Logistics Inc USDOT 2475440 | Dallas | 150 | 150 | 160 | 30.6% | 3 |
Other carriers near Fort Worth
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben E Keith Company USDOT 115479 | Fort Worth | 1,768 | 2,439 | 804 | 10.8% | 92 |
| K L Breeden & Sons LLC USDOT 1836511 | Fort Worth | 761 | 706 | 810 | 21.9% | 59 |
| Lone Star Transportation LLC USDOT 320691 | Fort Worth | 404 | 331 | 1,818 | 18.5% | 31 |
| Resource Transport LLC USDOT 1742611 | Fort Worth | 368 | 263 | 361 | 14.3% | 20 |
| Raider Express Inc USDOT 817781 | Fort Worth | 350 | 350 | 603 | 4.3% | 24 |
| Just in Time Cargo Inc USDOT 2129045 | Fort Worth | 348 | 590 | 1,080 | 13.7% | 44 |
| Chalk Mountain Services of Texas LLC USDOT 345957 | Fort Worth | 308 | 522 | 88 | 5.7% | 9 |
| Fevid Transport LLC USDOT 2404947 | Fort Worth | 205 | 175 | 141 | 14.8% | 13 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Balkan Express LLC?
Balkan Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 1597774 and operating authority MC-591082.
How many trucks does Balkan Express LLC have?
It reports 145 power units (145 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 264 trailers, with 160 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 1, 2025).
Where is Balkan Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Fort Worth, Texas 76137.
What is the out-of-service rate of Balkan Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 25.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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.