HS Express LLC
USDOT 2827997 · MC-944349 · Ensley, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
HS Express LLC is a company based in Ensley, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 164 power units and 164 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 173 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 41.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 5.5 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | HS Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2827997 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-944349 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1810 Avenue C, Ensley, AL 35218 |
| Phone | (205) 788-4000 |
| First registered | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2827997.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 164 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 164 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 9,840,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 60,000 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 164 CDL drivers; 164 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 Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | HS Express LLC | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.2% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 119% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 11% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 22% higher than average |
| Inspections | 173 | 173 with a driver check, 80 with a vehicle check, 149 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: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Ensley
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P&S Transportation LLC USDOT 1243338 | Ensley | 2,303 | 2,320 | 3,777 | 32.8% | 183 |
| Blair Logistics LLC USDOT 1941086 | Ensley | 951 | 851 | 1,908 | 27.6% | 74 |
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| Ready Mix USA LLC USDOT 669746 | Birmingham | 940 | 712 | 332 | 13.8% | 24 |
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| J & M Tank Lines Inc USDOT 184405 | Birmingham | 438 | 374 | 365 | 20.2% | 35 |
| Action Resources LLC USDOT 680185 | Birmingham | 400 | 389 | 947 | 18.4% | 26 |
| Buddy Moore Trucking Inc USDOT 843883 | Birmingham | 359 | 354 | 658 | 31.9% | 23 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of HS Express LLC?
HS Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 2827997 and operating authority MC-944349.
How many trucks does HS Express LLC have?
It reports 164 power units (164 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 164 trailers, with 164 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 11, 2026).
Where is HS Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Ensley, Alabama 35218.
What is the out-of-service rate of HS Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 41.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% 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.