Gateway Express LLC
USDOT 2302042 · MC-785934 · Laredo, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Gateway Express LLC is a company based in Laredo, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 114 power units and 171 drivers, which ranks it #339 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 185 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 3.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gateway Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2302042 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-785934 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1768 Fm3338, Laredo, TX 78045 |
| Phone | (956) 417-3555 |
| First registered | May 3, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2302042.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 114 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 100 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.9 trailers per tractor.
- 10,336,760 miles reported for 2025 – about 90,673 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 165 CDL drivers; 156 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 9 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Gateway Express LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 80% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 38% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 41% lower than average |
| Inspections | 185 | 185 with a driver check, 130 with a vehicle check, 53 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gateway Express LLC?
Gateway Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 2302042 and operating authority MC-785934.
How many trucks does Gateway Express LLC have?
It reports 114 power units (114 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 100 trailers, with 171 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 9, 2026).
Where is Gateway Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Laredo, Texas 78045.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gateway Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 3.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.