Continental Express Inc
USDOT 251206 · MC-173878 · Sidney, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Continental Express Inc is a corporation based in Sidney, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 580 power units and 625 drivers, which ranks it #28 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 682 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 19.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 58 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (23 injuries, 0 fatalities, 53 tow-away), or 10.0 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Continental Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 251206 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-173878 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 10450 State Route 47 W, Sidney, OH 45365 |
| Phone | (937) 497-2100 |
| First registered | Oct 9, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 251206.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 575 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,475 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.08 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 44,419,027 miles reported for 2025 – about 76,585 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 625 CDL drivers; 275 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 200 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Continental Express Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.2% | 17.8% | 17.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 57% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 137% higher than average |
| Inspections | 682 | 682 with a driver check, 297 with a vehicle check, 277 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 11, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Continental Express Inc?
Continental Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 251206 and operating authority MC-173878.
How many trucks does Continental Express Inc have?
It reports 580 power units (575 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 1,475 trailers, with 625 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 10, 2026).
Where is Continental Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sidney, Ohio 45365.
What is the out-of-service rate of Continental Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% 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.