Sunrise Express Inc
USDOT 256401 · MC-491078, MC-77312851, MC-77312851 · Grand Island, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Sunrise Express Inc is a corporation based in Grand Island, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 92 power units and 111 drivers, which ranks it #46 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 240 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 7.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 7.6 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, liquids / gases, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sunrise Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 256401 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-491078, MC-77312851, MC-77312851 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1420 Ada Street, Grand Island, NE 68803 |
| Phone | (308) 381-2251 |
| First registered | Mar 11, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 256401.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 500 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.21 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,291,620 miles reported for 2025 – about 14,039 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 111 CDL drivers; 105 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 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 Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Sunrise Express Inc | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.5% | 20.5% | 18.8% | 63% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 62% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 240 | 240 with a driver check, 80 with a vehicle check, 88 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 19, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sunrise Express Inc?
Sunrise Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 256401 and operating authority MC-491078, MC-77312851, MC-77312851.
How many trucks does Sunrise Express Inc have?
It reports 92 power units (92 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 500 trailers, with 111 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Sunrise Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Island, Nebraska 68803.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sunrise Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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.