Guardian Express Inc
USDOT 3035367 · MC-41696 · New Lenox, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Guardian Express Inc is a company based in New Lenox, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 90 drivers, which ranks it #532 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 301 times – about 3.3 inspections per power unit. 16.9% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 12.2 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, garbage / refuse, us mail, beverages, paper products, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Guardian Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3035367 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-41696 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1333 S Schoolhouse Rd Ste #303, New Lenox, IL 60451 |
| Phone | (630) 332-2241 |
| First registered | Aug 6, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3035367.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 43 | 47 | 0 |
| Trailers | 43 | 47 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 11,274,276 miles reported for 2026 – about 125,270 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 48% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 90 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Guardian Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.9% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 18% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 10% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 157% higher than average |
| Inspections | 301 | 301 with a driver check, 160 with a vehicle check, 207 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: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Magnum Freight Inc USDOT 2976623 | Brookfield | 80 | 80 | 350 | 27.5% | 24 |
| Av Xpress Ltd USDOT 3108626 | Summit | 90 | 45 | 55 | 58.1% | 3 |
| Bard Transport Inc USDOT 3062047 | Summit | 99 | 99 | 191 | 20.5% | 9 |
| Air-Land Transport Service Inc USDOT 242401 | Morton | 91 | 92 | 107 | 39.1% | 6 |
| Niko Logistics Corporation USDOT 3246954 | Burr Ridge | 73 | 54 | 232 | 36.3% | 10 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Guardian Express Inc?
Guardian Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 3035367 and operating authority MC-41696.
How many trucks does Guardian Express Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (90 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 90 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 23, 2026).
Where is Guardian Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in New Lenox, Illinois 60451.
What is the out-of-service rate of Guardian Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.9% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% 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.