Vada Express LLC
USDOT 3191912 · MC-137338 · Aurora, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Vada Express LLC is a company based in Aurora, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 101 power units and 120 drivers, which ranks it #433 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 14 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Vada Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3191912 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-137338 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 525 Station Blvd Apt 208, Aurora, IL 60504 |
| Phone | (347) 622-0958 |
| First registered | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3191912.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 100 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.19 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6,007,659 miles reported for 2025 – about 59,482 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 1% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 120 CDL drivers; 120 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 | Vada Express LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 18.8% | 22.2% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 14 | 14 with a driver check, 3 with a vehicle check, 7 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: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Vada Express LLC?
Vada Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 3191912 and operating authority MC-137338.
How many trucks does Vada Express LLC have?
It reports 101 power units (101 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 20, 2025).
Where is Vada Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Aurora, Illinois 60504.
What is the out-of-service rate of Vada Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.