Octopus Express Inc
USDOT 3434448 · MC-1113689 · Westerville, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Octopus Express Inc is a company based in Westerville, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 52 drivers, which ranks it #313 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 94 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 24.6% of vehicle inspections and 7.4% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 5.6 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, us mail.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Octopus Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3434448 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1113689 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 470 Olde Worthington Rd Ste 200, Westerville, OH 43082 |
| Phone | (614) 412-1222 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3434448.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 5 | 0 |
- 0.58 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 8,207,058 miles reported for 2025 – about 91,190 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 6% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 52 CDL drivers; 52 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Octopus Express Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.6% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 20% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 124% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.6 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 17% higher than average |
| Inspections | 94 | 94 with a driver check, 57 with a vehicle check, 91 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: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Octopus Express Inc?
Octopus Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 3434448 and operating authority MC-1113689.
How many trucks does Octopus Express Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (41 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 8 trailers, with 52 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 9, 2026).
Where is Octopus Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Westerville, Ohio 43082.
What is the out-of-service rate of Octopus Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.6% of vehicle inspections and 7.4% 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.