Met Express Inc
USDOT 3885269 · MC-1426689 · Tontitown, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Met Express Inc is a company based in Tontitown, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 325 power units and 310 drivers, which ranks it #17 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 274 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 25.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (20 injuries, 1 fatality, 18 tow-away), or 5.5 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, building materials, us mail, commodities dry bulk, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Met Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3885269 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1426689 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 297 W Henri De Tonti Blvd, Tontitown, AR 72770 |
| Phone | (479) 361-9111 |
| First registered | May 17, 2022 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3885269.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 325 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,050 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 30,586,600 miles reported for 2024 – about 94,113 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 310 CDL drivers; 310 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 Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Met Express Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.4% | 18.3% | 14.5% | 38% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 64% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.5 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 33% higher than average |
| Inspections | 274 | 274 with a driver check, 134 with a vehicle check, 166 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| 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 Met Express Inc?
Met Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 3885269 and operating authority MC-1426689.
How many trucks does Met Express Inc have?
It reports 325 power units (325 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,050 trailers, with 310 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 29, 2026).
Where is Met Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Tontitown, Arkansas 72770.
What is the out-of-service rate of Met Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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.