Material Express Inc
USDOT 1827650 · MC-662991 · Houston, Texas · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Material Express Inc is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 49 drivers, which ranks it #571 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 66 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 17.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.8 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 building materials, commodities dry bulk, construction.
Is this your company?
Claim the Material Express Inc 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 Houston 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 | Material Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1827650 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-662991 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2929 Antoine, Houston, TX 77092 |
| Phone | (713) 926-0500 |
| First registered | Nov 6, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1827650.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 44 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 56 | 12 | 0 |
- 0.68 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 76% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 49 CDL drivers; 0 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Material Express Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.7% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 13% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 42% lower than average |
| Inspections | 66 | 64 with a driver check, 62 with a vehicle check, 101 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Star Transport Ltd USDOT 1041459 | Edcouch | 114 | 105 | 639 | 19.3% | 8 |
| CPX Trucking Inc USDOT 496974 | Midlothian | 88 | 86 | 81 | 26.0% | 7 |
| GCC Sun City Materials LLC USDOT 2934135 | El Paso | 153 | 100 | 399 | 7.5% | 8 |
| Arcline Staffing Company LLC USDOT 4455734 | San Antonio | 80 | 51 | 18 | 18.8% | 3 |
| Wyatt Transportation L P USDOT 1144406 | New Braunfels | 72 | 72 | 130 | 20.9% | 5 |
| Gallos Trucking LLC USDOT 2576801 | Odessa | 72 | 35 | 59 | 32.2% | 2 |
Other carriers near Houston
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nextier Completion Solutions Inc USDOT 1617384 | Houston | 2,193 | 951 | 265 | 15.7% | 22 |
| Plains Marketing LP USDOT 879345 | Houston | 1,495 | 387 | 255 | 8.7% | 12 |
| Sysco USA I Inc USDOT 156275 | Houston | 1,472 | 1,719 | 448 | 16.3% | 57 |
| Ironclad Environmental Solutions Inc USDOT 1624598 | Houston | 1,288 | 361 | 326 | 19.5% | 8 |
| Ceva Freight LLC USDOT 1719074 | Houston | 1,112 | 1,386 | 1,635 | 15.3% | 68 |
| TNT Crane & Rigging Inc USDOT 1843980 | Houston | 1,000 | 1,200 | 242 | 15.8% | 11 |
| Stallion Infrastructure Services Ltd USDOT 1184736 | Houston | 991 | 335 | 163 | 23.8% | 9 |
| Fuel South Express LLC USDOT 362702 | Houston | 606 | 1,018 | 1,431 | 4.7% | 62 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Material Express Inc?
Material Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1827650 and operating authority MC-662991.
How many trucks does Material Express Inc have?
It reports 72 power units (65 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 68 trailers, with 49 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 2, 2025).
Where is Material Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77092.
What is the out-of-service rate of Material Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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.