A & I Express Inc
USDOT 1715071 · MC-629066 · Watsonville, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
A & I Express Inc (dba A & I) is a company based in Watsonville, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 122 drivers, which ranks it #379 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 346 times – about 4.2 inspections per power unit. 11.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 6.1 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | A & I Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | A & I |
| USDOT number | 1715071 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-629066 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 123 Lee Road Suite E, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Phone | (831) 763-7805 |
| First registered | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1715071.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 93 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.49 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 10,965,068 miles reported for 2025 – about 133,720 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 122 CDL drivers; 122 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | A & I Express Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.6% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 33% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.1 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 28% higher than average |
| Inspections | 346 | 313 with a driver check, 224 with a vehicle check, 197 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of A & I Express Inc?
A & I Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1715071 and operating authority MC-629066.
How many trucks does A & I Express Inc have?
It reports 82 power units (82 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 93 trailers, with 122 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is A & I Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Watsonville, California 95076.
What is the out-of-service rate of A & I Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.