Food Express Inc
USDOT 307391 · MC-150917 · Palmdale, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Food Express Inc is a corporation based in Palmdale, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 267 power units and 212 drivers, which ranks it #68 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 84 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 16.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 3.4 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, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Food Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 307391 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-150917 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 41240 11Th St W Ste B, Palmdale, CA 93551 |
| Phone | (626) 574-9094 |
| First registered | Dec 29, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 307391.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 267 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 489 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 8,806,006 miles reported for 2025 – about 32,981 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 212 CDL drivers; 212 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Food Express Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.0% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 13% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 139% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 19% lower than average |
| Inspections | 84 | 83 with a driver check, 50 with a vehicle check, 62 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 23, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Food Express Inc?
Food Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 307391 and operating authority MC-150917.
How many trucks does Food Express Inc have?
It reports 267 power units (267 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 489 trailers, with 212 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 1, 2026).
Where is Food Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Palmdale, California 93551.
What is the out-of-service rate of Food Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.