Eastern Express Inc
USDOT 162408 · MC-149582 · Griffith, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Eastern Express Inc is a corporation based in Griffith, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 702 power units and 351 drivers, which ranks it #22 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 479 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 31.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 31 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (15 injuries, 1 fatality, 29 tow-away), or 4.4 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Eastern Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 162408 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-149582 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 312 W 35Th Ave, Griffith, IN 46319 |
| Phone | (219) 838-0000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 162408.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 351 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 351 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 23,478,715 miles reported for 2025 – about 33,445 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 351 CDL drivers; 315 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 36 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Eastern Express Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.1% | 17.8% | 19.0% | 75% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | about average |
| Inspections | 479 | 479 with a driver check, 241 with a vehicle check, 395 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 27, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Indiana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Indiana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ufp Transportation Inc USDOT 1079241 | Granger | 503 | 405 | 617 | 23.7% | 29 |
| North American Van Lines Inc USDOT 70851 | Fort Wayne | 1,333 | 1,357 | 855 | 31.0% | 39 |
| Mapletree Transportation Inc USDOT 686314 | Middlebury | 528 | 465 | 287 | 10.7% | 5 |
| Riverside Transportation Inc USDOT 1955762 | Rockport | 903 | 903 | 1,668 | 25.7% | 76 |
Other carriers near Griffith
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charger Logistics USA Inc USDOT 2014604 | Griffith | 481 | 542 | 167 | 16.5% | 21 |
| Bulkmatic LLC USDOT 76065 | Griffith | 397 | 415 | 214 | 12.6% | 25 |
| Carrier One Inc USDOT 1102122 | Griffith | 206 | 206 | 321 | 34.4% | 12 |
| Viking Transportation Inc USDOT 2975712 | Griffith | 174 | 220 | 254 | 38.3% | 15 |
| Amber Express LLC USDOT 4194670 | Hammond | 435 | 435 | 853 | 18.6% | 31 |
| BJT Express Inc USDOT 1337564 | Hammond | 405 | 405 | 324 | 16.4% | 29 |
| Crown Auto Carriers Inc USDOT 3479368 | Highland | 300 | 300 | 264 | 20.6% | 10 |
| K2 Industrial Services Inc USDOT 1113972 | Highland | 275 | 231 | 11 | 40.0% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Eastern Express Inc?
Eastern Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 162408 and operating authority MC-149582.
How many trucks does Eastern Express Inc have?
It reports 702 power units (351 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 351 trailers, with 351 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 6, 2026).
Where is Eastern Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Griffith, Indiana 46319.
What is the out-of-service rate of Eastern Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.