Road King Express Inc
USDOT 2578534 · MC-902373 · Romeoville, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Road King Express Inc is a company based in Romeoville, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 138 power units and 124 drivers, which ranks it #308 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 316 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 24.2% 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 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 12.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Road King Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2578534 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-902373 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 721 Parkwood Ave Ste D, Romeoville, IL 60446 |
| Phone | (708) 377-9699 |
| First registered | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2578534.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4 | 134 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 137 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 14,317,403 miles reported for 2025 – about 103,749 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 1% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 124 CDL drivers; 124 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Road King Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.2% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 29% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 39% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.3 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 175% higher than average |
| Inspections | 316 | 316 with a driver check, 161 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: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Road King Express Inc?
Road King Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 2578534 and operating authority MC-902373.
How many trucks does Road King Express Inc have?
It reports 138 power units (138 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 137 trailers, with 124 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 6, 2026).
Where is Road King Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Romeoville, Illinois 60446.
What is the out-of-service rate of Road King Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.2% 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.