Voyager Express Inc
USDOT 1974009 · MC-698318 · Detroit, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Voyager Express Inc is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 400 power units and 400 drivers, which ranks it #27 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 181 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 14.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 2.8 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, intermodal containers.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Voyager Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1974009 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-698318 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 4111 Central St, Detroit, MI 48210 |
| Phone | (313) 908-1252 |
| First registered | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1974009.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 158 | 42 | 0 |
| Trailers | 340 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 7,088,296 miles reported for 2026 – about 17,721 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 92% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 200 CDL drivers; 158 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 42 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Voyager Express Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.7% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 20% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 34% lower than average |
| Inspections | 181 | 181 with a driver check, 129 with a vehicle check, 212 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: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Moon Star Express LLC USDOT 646835 | Belleville | 284 | 302 | 249 | 22.8% | 16 |
Other carriers near Detroit
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFD Transportation Corp USDOT 2990034 | Detroit | 308 | 262 | 45 | 41.2% | 2 |
| American Motor Lines Inc USDOT 173929 | Detroit | 115 | 113 | 35 | 40.9% | 9 |
| Churchill Transportation Inc USDOT 170798 | Detroit | 103 | 74 | 88 | 10.5% | 5 |
| Pvs- Nolwood Chemicals Inc USDOT 200721 | Detroit | 94 | 41 | 79 | 20.3% | 1 |
| Empire X-Press Inc USDOT 3397215 | Detroit | 90 | 45 | 52 | 24.0% | 1 |
| Five Crowns Trucking USDOT 3433774 | Detroit | 80 | 174 | 21 | 61.5% | 5 |
| L & D Transport Inc USDOT 1764578 | Detroit | 70 | 63 | 58 | 41.5% | 4 |
| Standard Trucking LLC USDOT 2512112 | Hamtramck | 110 | 110 | 229 | 15.9% | 10 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Voyager Express Inc?
Voyager Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1974009 and operating authority MC-698318.
How many trucks does Voyager Express Inc have?
It reports 400 power units (200 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 340 trailers, with 400 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 23, 2026).
Where is Voyager Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Detroit, Michigan 48210.
What is the out-of-service rate of Voyager Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.