Always There Express Corporation
USDOT 1980879 · MC-803917 · Romeoville, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Always There Express Corporation is a company based in Romeoville, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 97 power units and 86 drivers, which ranks it #482 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 258 times – about 2.7 inspections per power unit. 20.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 14.4 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Always There Express Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1980879 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-803917 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 565 Anderson Dr Unit B, Romeoville, IL 60446 |
| Phone | (815) 886-8888 |
| First registered | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1980879.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 97 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 120 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 11,640,097 miles reported for 2026 – about 120,001 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 86 CDL drivers; 86 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Always There Express Corpora | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.2% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 30% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.4 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 203% higher than average |
| Inspections | 258 | 258 with a driver check, 99 with a vehicle check, 139 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 9, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Always There Express Corporation?
Always There Express Corporation is registered with USDOT number 1980879 and operating authority MC-803917.
How many trucks does Always There Express Corporation have?
It reports 97 power units (97 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 86 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 23, 2026).
Where is Always There Express Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Romeoville, Illinois 60446.
What is the out-of-service rate of Always There Express Corporation?
Over 24 months, 20.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% 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.